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The police are examining two video messages reportedly released by Faisal Karim, the prime suspect in the Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Osman Hadi murder case. “We have got the two video messages from Faisal and are currently scrutinising those. No comment on this now. We will speak after verification,” DMP Commissioner Md Sajjat Ali told reporters on Saturday (January 03, 2026). He was speaking at the ‘A4 Bashundhara Paper CRAB Best Reporting Award-2025’ ceremony at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU). Read more: Inqilab Moncho stages protests demanding justice for Hadi The force is placing highest priority on maintaining law and order ahead of the upcoming national election, said Md Sajjat Ali. The DMP Commissioner urged journalists to remain responsible, saying inaccurate or exaggerated reports could harm police officers. He said DMP’s reshuffle of officers-in-charge was conducted through a lottery system and the force continues to operate within its limitations. “If we can keep law and order under control for the next 40 days it will be possible to hold a fair election.” Speaking about election candidates’ security, he said those facing genuine threats are being provided with armed protection upon SB verification. Hadi’s killers will be tracked down even if they flee abroad: Shipping Adviser Security for election commissioners has also been strengthened, he added. Referring to limited manpower, he said, “If we deploy police everywhere, who will guard the polling centres?” The DMP Commissioner claimed that incidents of mugging and other crimes have decreased in the capital and sought public cooperation to maintain the current situation.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Sajjat Ali on Thursday warned that efforts to undermine police morale could again force citizens to guard their own homes, as witnessed after August 5 last year. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the DB Cyber Support Centre on Minto Road, he said significant effort had been made to rebuild police morale. “Please do not try to break this morale. If it collapses, you will have to guard your houses with bamboo sticks, just like after August 5 last year,” he cautioned. Referring to a recent viral incident, he said police officers had faced inappropriate behaviour while trying to prevent unrest. DMP chief orders use of firearms to stop arson attacks in Dhaka “We do not stand on the streets to clash with you. We are there to serve you. Such behaviour deeply hurts us,” he said. The DMP chief said an officer was injured on Wednesday night after miscreants hurled a cocktail near Pallabi Police Station. “He was an innocent officer standing on the road. Such attacks damage police morale and ultimately harm everyone,” he said. The DMP chief warned that attempts to create instability after the recent change in government could push society into further disorder and urged those involved to stop immediately. Serve people lawfully to win their trust: DMP chief Asked about shooting those who throw cocktails, he said the law—not he—dictates police action. “I did not make the law. Parliament makes the law. Whatever is stated in the law is what my officers follow." He urged city residents to work together to maintain peace and ensure public safety.