Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged police personnel to rise above differences of opinion and work together in the national interest.
He made the call during a meeting with senior police officials on the third floor of the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, said PM’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly.
“This country belongs to all of us. We must work together to protect it. We may not all share the same ideology, but while working with the government, your personal beliefs or ideology should not be reflected in your official duties,” Shibly quoted the Prime Minister as saying.
The Prime Minister also said differences of opinion should be reflected only through the ballot box.
“Before that, we must all love this country and remain united in the interest of the nation,” he added.
Tarique also said ensuring a “Safe Bangladesh” would guarantee a secure and better future for everyone.
“Many of you have spoken about your hopes for the future of your wives and children. If we can all work together to ensure a safe Bangladesh, then everyone’s future will be secured. If Bangladesh becomes safe, we will all live well,” he added.
After the programme marking Police Week-2026, the Prime Minister walked with police officials and exchanged greetings with them, making the remarks during informal conversations.
The Prime Minister also took part in a photo session with police officials in front of the Tiger Gate of the PMO.
Earlier in the morning, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addressed police officials at a programme marking Police Week-2026 at Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon.
During his speech, he gave various directives regarding law and order and asked police to treat criminals as criminals, regardless of their political identity.
He also stressed that there would be no compromise with corruption, terrorism and misrule, and urged police officers to work in a people-oriented manner.
Tarique reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing all pledges made in its election manifesto and the July Charter.
Speaking about police welfare, the Prime Minister said the government would remain committed to ensuring the wellbeing of police personnel.
“Honesty, merit and efficiency will be the key principles in recruitment, transfer and posting within the administration,” he said.
Tarique acknowledged that police duties are not confined to fixed working hours, noting that police personnel work day and night including holidays.
“The government cannot remain indifferent to ensuring the physical and mental wellbeing of police members. Therefore, every logical and necessary demand of yours will be implemented gradually, Inshallah,” he said.
The Prime Minister said public perception of the government largely depends on the conduct and activities of the police.
“Let us all move forward from our respective positions by making sacrifices for the country and its people as much as possible,” he added.