Home Affairs Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Saturday that steps are being taken to improve housing and food quality for lower-ranking police personnel.

He made the remarks while speaking to journalists following his inspection of three police stations in the capital — Airport, Uttara West and Turag.

“The main purpose of today’s visit was to look after the accommodation and meal arrangements for the subordinate police force,” the adviser said.

“During the inspection, I found their living conditions are very poor. The Chief Adviser has instructed us to look into how this can be improved. That’s why we are visiting various police stations on the ground,” he told the reporters.

To reduce public suffering and improve the quality of services at police stations, he said, each police station in the capital will gradually be relocated to its own land and premises. “Efforts are underway to arrange the necessary funding for this. From September 1, nine police stations will be relocated to new or permanent locations. Others will be shifted in phases,” he added.

In response to a question about harassment in false cases filed during the former fascist government, the adviser said, “Police have long been instructed to ensure that no one is harassed in false cases.”

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He also directed the respective officers-in-charge (OCs) to maintain regular communication with the media and provide accurate information.

Regarding the law and order situation, the adviser said it is gradually improving. “In a country of 180 million people, maintaining law and order is not an easy task. Just as it took time for journalists to assemble in an organized manner in front of the police station for a press briefing, we ask for time as well. The situation will continue to improve,” he added.

He also warned that if any police inaction is found in response to Awami League activities or sudden processions, strict action will be taken.