As a government which runs one of the fastest growing nations in a world that is evolving faster and faster to the changing landscape brought about by technology and globalization, it is of the utmost importance that the government too evolve to ensure that the fast-changing needs of its people and nation are met.
The current government must be commended in this regard: A focus on Digital Bangladesh has brought about improvements in the lives of the people in ways which cannot always be directly quantified and has ensured that our nation continues to experience sustainable development and remains competitive in the world of tomorrow.
But technology has always been a double-edged sword: With the advent of newer technologies we have seen the arrival of newer crimes, pushing us to adapt to newer kinds of criminals, victims, and crime scenes, each of which can no longer be dealt with by traditional means.
As such, it is extremely encouraging to note the prime minister’s commitment to the prevention of cybercrimes while addressing the most recent batch to graduate as superintendents of police, stating that “the most important thing is that the trend of crimes is changing” and that we must prevent such crimes in the future.
Such understanding is crucial in the days moving forward: Our law enforcement agencies can no longer afford to sit back and do things as it has always done; it must also adapt to the changing landscape of crime in order to protect citizens better.
This means investing in training and new technologies which enhance the ability of law enforcement to do its job and not just stopping there -- our legal system is also one of the most efficient branches of our nation and must be pushed to modify and create new laws to cater to the new nature of criminal activities.
