The interim government of Bangladesh has assigned gunmen to 20 individuals who were on hit lists and facing security risks, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Monday (December 22, 2025).
“Those who are on hit lists or concerned about their security have already been given gunmen,” he told reporters after a meeting on the law and order situation.
When journalists raised a list suggesting around 50 members of Gono Odhikar Parishad are at risk, the adviser said, “The Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), National Security Intelligence (NSI) and Special Branch (SB) have jointly identified those at security risk and prepared a list. Gunmen have been provided accordingly.”
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While some individuals declined gunmen for personal reasons, the intelligence agencies are ensuring necessary security measures considering the risks, he added.
“The intelligence agencies are continuously monitoring to maintain normal law and order and prevent any possible attacks,” the adviser said, adding that more people might be brought under security if necessary.