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Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Monday that the overall law and order situation across the country, including the capital, remained satisfactory during Eid-ul-Azha, except for a few isolated incidents. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after visiting Jatrabari Police Station. “The law and order and security situation during Eid-ul-Azha was satisfactory. Except for a few isolated incidents, no major untoward events were reported in the capital or elsewhere,” he said. As part of his routine inspections to ensure public safety during Eid and the post-Eid holidays, the Home Adviser visited several police stations in Dhaka city. Home Adviser confident about Dhaka's security during Eid, says 500 patrol teams deployed At Jatrabari Police Station, he inspected the duty officer’s desk, the women and children’s desk and the lock-up facilities. He also enquired about the accommodation and food quality for police personnel, and exchanged Eid greetings with them.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has taken a strict stance to prevent the smuggling of sacrificial animal hides through the borders during Eid-ul-Azha. Besides, the paramilitary  force BGB has also remained on high alert to foil any attempt of push-in from India alongside performing its regular duties  to ensuring border security and maintaining internal law and order, says BGB  headquarters PRO Shariful Islam.  BGB sources said heightened surveillance and patrols are in place along all bordering areas to thwart attempts to smuggle rawhides—an issue that has surfaced as a serious concern during the Eid season in recent years due to its economic implications. The paramilitary force has been also remained alert of maintaining maximum vigilance to resist any possible push-in from across the border, he said.

Bangladesh Army arrested the notorious Jahangir Kabir Lipton, one of the most wanted criminals in the country, along with three of his close associates during an operation in Durbachara village under Islamic University police station in Kushtia district on Friday morning. Tipped off, the operation was executed around 4am very efficiently without any damage or sabotage, according to an ISPR statement. During the raid, law enforcement recovered a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition, including six foreign pistols, one long-barrel foreign gun, ten pistol magazines, 33 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 50 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 36 rounds of 12-bore ammunition, 21 empty cartridges, and various sharp domestic weapons. In addition, law enforcers seized weapon cleaning kits, a pistol cover, shields, and spears. The arrested individuals are reportedly wanted on multiple criminal charges across various police stations and are accused of establishing a reign of terror in the area through various criminal and terrorist activities. The Bangladesh Army reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order across the country. Authorities urged the public to remain vigilant and to inform nearest military camps or law enforcement agencies about any suspicious activities.

Police arrested three members of an inter-district robbery gang in connection with a recent armed robbery in Lawachara National Park area of Kamalganj in Moulvibazar. Moreover, seven looted mobile phones and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw used during the robbery were recovered from the possession of the suspects. The detainees are Jahangir Ahmed Raju, Moharram Ali and Salam Mia. At a press conference at the office of the Superintendent of Police on Thursday, Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and Operations) Nobel Chakma revealed this, saying that a group of 10 to 15 armed robbers blocked the road near Bagharabari, adjacent to Fulbari Tea Garden, by felling trees at night on May 31. They halted several vehicles, assaulted passengers and drivers, and looted cash and valuables, he said. Six held over robbery in Dhanmondi building posing as RAB members With the help of technology and intelligence, police launched raids in various areas and first detained Raju from Dakshin Kanaideshi village in Kamalganj upazila on June 3, he said. A smartphone looted during the robbery was recovered from him and based on his statement, Moharram Ali was detained with another mobile phone from Bongaon area on the same day. Police also detained CNG driver Salam, a key gang member, from Satgaon Stand in Sreemangal upazila the same night. The auto-rickshaw used in the robbery was seized from his possession, said the police official. Besides, five more phones were recovered from an abandoned bag during a search operation in Lawachara National Park. The police official Nobel informed that they identified other members of the gang, who commit robbery in Moulvibazar, Habiganj, and Brahmanbaria. Operations continue to apprehend the accused, he said.  

Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abdul Kalam Azad Majumder on Wednesday warned that the interim government would take legal action against those who publish misleading or false information. "We have never given anyone a licence to publish false reports," he said, stressing that the government will take legal steps against anyone spreading misinformation from now on. At a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy, Azad also said the interim government upholds press freedom and welcomes constructive criticisms. The Chief Adviser's Office strongly criticised a media report claiming that freedom fighter status had been revoked for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and over 400 political leaders, calling it "false, baseless and misleading" and warning of legal action against those responsible. Supporting preparations for credible elections among priorities in 2025: Gwyn Lewis Azad said the government hopes the news outlets who published "wrong, misleading" reports will correct their mistakes, publish a corrigendum in the same spot where they published the wrong report, and apologise to their readers and the people of Bangladesh who were misled by these reports. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam and Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad were also present at the briefing.    

Police have urged people to remain vigilant against fraud rings operating in various parts of the country ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Police headquarters issued a press release on Wednesday in this regard. According to complaints received, these fraudsters are picking up passengers in microbuses and later robbing them after taking them to isolated locations, it said. In some cases, victims are held at gunpoint and forced to call their family members to transfer money via mobile financial services. In such a situation, passengers are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to such crimes, said the press release. To prevent such incidents, police have requested citizens not to board microbuses or similar vehicles from the roadside without proper verification. PHQ warns SI job aspirants against financial transactions Besides, travelers are advised not to accept food or drinks from strangers and to stay cautious of known scam operations such as 'ogyan party' (doping gangs) and 'molom party' (ointment gangs). It suggested passengers to keep their family or close contacts informed about their location and destination. People are also encouraged to remain observant of those around them, said the press release. If anyone notices suspicious people, vehicles or situations, they are urged to immediately inform the nearest police station or call the national emergency helpline 999.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Tuesday arrested six people during a special drive targeting illegal parking, violations of road transport laws, and obstruction of public roads with unauthorised goods from the capital’s Old Dhaka area. A total of seven cases were filed, and six people were arrested during the operation. Legal proceedings are underway against them, said DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Talebur Rahman. The drive, conducted under a special metropolitan magistrate between 4pm and 7:30pm in Bangshal Mor, Tantibazar, and Sadarghat areas, a mobile court sentenced five people to seven days’ simple imprisonment each for placing goods illegally on public roads. Two others were fined in separate cases, said DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Talebur Rahman. DMP arrests 15 in Kotwali anti-crime drive In some instances, individuals fled the scene leaving illegal goods behind. Those items were seized on the spot under the magistrate’s orders. Talebur Rahman also said that the operation was part of DMP’s ongoing efforts to restore order on the roads, ensure the smooth movement of city residents, and prevent disruptions to vehicular traffic. Similar drives will continue in the future, he added.

Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said the government is making sincere efforts to meet the people's expectations, mentioning that the core objective of all reform initiatives is to establish good governance and the rule of law in the country. “The government is working to ensure that future rulers cannot endanger lives through abuse of power….so that people do not become destitute due to legal complexities, that personal freedoms are not compromised in the name of civic benefits, and that citizens can live under a well-defined legal system,” he said while speaking at a views-exchange meeting on the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 held at the Judicial Administration Training Institute in Dhaka. Regarding the implementation of reform proposals submitted by various commissions, Asif Nazrul said more than a hundred recommendations have already been identified as ready for immediate implementation, and work has begun to execute them. He expressed the hope that these reforms would be completed by August this year. Govt to form high-level committee to review public service ordinance “The government has already amended several laws, including the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), Cyber Security Act, Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, and the Power of Attorney Act,” he said, adding that amendments to the Judicial Service Recruitment Rules and the National Legal Aid Services Act are also in the pipeline. “Two separate consultation meetings have been held regarding the enactment of a law to prevent enforced disappearances, and the process is expected to be completed within the next month,” he added. The adviser also noted that the finance and home ministries have made several legal amendments. “The reform process is already underway." He, however, pointed out that some major reforms, especially those requiring constitutional amendments, demand political consensus. “In such cases, we are waiting for the July Charter. Once this charter is formulated in July, it will provide the foundation for undertaking broader reforms,” he explained. Asif Nazrul acknowledged that the nature and structure of the current government are not entirely conducive to the scale of reforms expected by society, which is why the administration is having to work extra hard to deliver. 252 lower court judges transferred; 12 judges get promotion “The government will not attempt to amend the Constitution bypassing all political parties’ consensus,” he assured. At the meeting, Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman, Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Tajul Islam, Professor of Law Department of Dhaka University Mahbubur Rahman, Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Mahbub Uddin Khokon and others expressed their  opinions on various sections and sub-sections of the draft ordinance.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) continues its operations against underworld terrorism across the country, the force said on Tuesday. Wing Commander M Z M Intekhab Chowdhury, Director of RAB’s Legal and Media Wing, made the statement at a press briefing held at the RAB Media Centre in the capital’s Karwan Bazar area in the afternoon. “Our activities against terrorism are going on. Intelligence efforts and surveillance operations by 15 RAB battalions across the country continue uninterrupted. “If any subversive activity comes to our notice, we will take legal action as per the law,” he said. The RAB official also outlined security measures being implemented ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. Extensive security measures in place nationwide for Pahela Baishakh: RAB DG The underworld in Dhaka remains controlled by top terror figures, some of whom continue to operate from abroad. Clashes and killings over territorial dominance and illicit money distribution remain frequent.

A Narayanganj court on Monday rejected the bail petition of Selina Hayat, former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC), in three separate cases related to incidents during the July Uprising. Narayanganj District and Session Judge Abu Shamim Azad passed the order when she was produced before the court with a bail petition. Besides, Advocate Awlad Hossain, a lawyer for Ivy said there are no specific charges against his client. Ex-Mayor of Narayanganj Ivy placed on 2-day remand He also said he will go to the High Court challenging the lower court order. Police arrested Ivy from her residence on May 9 in connection with the murder of Minarul during the anti-discrimination student movement. Ivy was wanted in six cases filed with Siddhirganj and Fatullah Police Station.