law and order Bangladesh

Tighten grip on law and order

The interim government has directed the local administration to take a stronger stance in maintaining law and order while encouraging political unity ahead of the upcoming election.

'While there have been some setbacks in law and order, we're taking necessary steps'

Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says investigation into Rajbari unrest is underway

Police struggle as key top posts lie vacant

Police are grappling with operational challenges as more than 400 key posts have remained vacant over the past 10 months, impairing the force’s ability to combat crime. 

Crime rate has not gone up

The crime rate in Bangladesh has not increased after the interim government took charge on August 8 last year, said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.

Do not take law into your own hands

Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday urged all not to take the law into their own hands and called on the police to take a more proactive role in maintaining law and order nationwide.