Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said 2,701 police constables will be recruited on an emergency basis to address the existing manpower shortage in the force.
Talking to journalists at the Secretariat, the minister said restoring law and order and rebuilding public confidence remain the government’s top priorities.
He said efforts are underway to make law enforcement agencies more people-friendly, in line with public expectations.
The Home Minister also warned that prompt action would be taken against anyone obstructing police in the discharge of their lawful duties. “No one — whether for political or social reasons — will be allowed to interfere with police work,” he said.
At the same time, he said, police activities would be closely monitored to ensure that the public does not suffer in any way.
Al firearms issued during the previous government would be reviewed to ensure they were distributed in accordance with the law, the minister added.