Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed on Saturday said the police administration had always had an understanding with leaders and activists of Awami League (AL) -- directly and indirectly -- no matter who was in power.

He made the remarks while speaking at a programme organised by Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Saturday.

Javed came up with the remarks a day after Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen reportedly said that he urged the Indian government to back Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can stay in power, at a Janmashtami programme in Chattogram on Thursday.

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It would be difficult for the AL to stay in power if the police were tough, aggressive, and extreme to the party, he added.

“The AL came to power through a 21-year struggle. During hard times, police always showed that soft corner for the AL," Javed said.

"Prime Minister is not ungrateful and she has shown her gratitude to the police through her activities after coming to power."