Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Monday stressed the need for unwavering commitment and professionalism to effectively combat crime.
He said that police force must work with utmost honesty and integrity to prevent crimes such as extortion, robbery, and murder.
All forms of criminal activity, including drug trafficking and extortion, must be tackled with the highest level of professionalism. Any obstacles must be overcome to fulfill our responsibilities, he added.
The IGP was speaking at the monthly crime review meeting of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) for December 2024, held at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in the city's Rajarbagh on Monday.
The meeting was chaired by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali.
In his address, the IGP also urged police officers to remain dedicated and committed to justice, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe environment for citizens by eradicating crime.
In his speech, DMP Commissioner Sajjat Ali reiterated a zero-tolerance policy against extortionists and muggers, emphasizing the need to actively arrest offenders and enhance the operational efficiency of police stations.
"Police personnel must perform their duties with responsibility and enthusiasm to rebuild public trust," he added.
The DMP Commissioner also instructed officers to expedite the investigation process, ensure prompt responses to general diaries (GDs) within an hour, and take necessary measures without delay.
He highlighted the importance of tracking stolen mobile phones and taking strict action against illegal trade in stolen devices.
Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Md. Faruk Hossain presented a detailed report on the overall crime situation in December 2024. The report covered incidents of robbery, theft, homicide, unnatural deaths, road accidents, violence against women and children, drug and weapon recoveries, and other criminal cases.
Outstanding contributions to maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety during December were recognized with awards for DMP officials across various categories.
Senior police officials, including Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) Md. Sarwar, PPM-Service; Additional Police Commissioner (Admin) Faruk Ahmed; Additional Police Commissioner (Detective) Rezaul Karim Mallik; Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) SN Md. Nazrul Islam, PPM-Service; Additional Police Commissioner (CTTC) Md. Masud Karim; and other senior officers, participated in the meeting. Officers-in-charge of all DMP police stations and other officials were also present.