Police are yet to be fully revived from the violence and arson attacks the force had suffered during the August 5 uprising,  said Home Adviser Lt. Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday. Not a single vehicle was bought for them (police stations) to replace those burnt during the protests, he said adding that,the situation will improve if budget is allocated. The adviser was talking to reporters after inspecting the Airport police station in Sylhet city in the morning. Warning of tougher action against those who will take law at their own hands, Jahangir said the law and order situation is now much better compared to the past and police now don’t fear mob violence with most of the accused being detained. Home adviser sees no specific security threat centering Pahela Baishakh Seeing it a possible security threat if the looted arms remain untraced, the home adviser said the government has been working to recover the arms. Asked about the red alert against Sheikh Hasina by the Interpol, he replied that he does not have any update in this regard. Meanwhile, a video showing the adviser chiding police officials who arranged the red carpet reception for him went viral on social media. In the video, it was seen that Jahangir was asking why was such an arrangement made for him as he visited the police station with a short notice.  

Law enforcement agencies have launched a series of quick operations in response to violent incidents and vandalism that broke out during pro-Gaza demonstrations in several cities on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Chief Adviser’s press wing, the attacks and acts of vandalism are considered a direct threat to public safety and the rule of law. The police have acted swiftly, and two cases have been formally filed. They have already arrested at least 49 people in connection with the incidents. Further investigations are underway and additional cases are in the process of being filed against those responsible for these reprehensible acts. 49 arrested for vandalism, looting during nationwide anti-Israel protests In a determined effort to bring those accountable to justice, police conducted raids last night targeting the perpetrators. “Besides, our law enforcement agencies are diligently reviewing video footage captured during the protests to identify more individuals involved. These operations will continue until all those responsible for this violence and destruction are apprehended,” the statement says. 4 arrested over vandalism of Bata showroom, hotel in Gazipur "We urge anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to come forward. Together, we can ensure that those who seek to undermine the peace and stability of our society are held accountable," the statement reads.  

 Forty three senior officials of Bangladesh Police have been transferred and given new postings.The Public Security Division of the Home Ministry issued two separate notifications in this regard on Tuesday.The transferred officials include five additional deputy inspector generals, 19 additional superintendents of police and 18 superintendents of police and deputy police commissioners.Bangladesh Police transfers 18 officers, including three Additional IGPs

A Khulna court on Sunday issued a warrant for the arrest of former officer-in-charge Hasan Al Mamun of Khulna Sadar Police Station on contempt of court charge. Khulna Additional Metropolitan Magistrate Anisur Rahman passed the order as he failed to appear before the court. Hasan Al Mamun, is now serving as the officer-in-charge of Madarganj Police Station in Jamalpur. Murder case accused shot dead in Khulna Advocate Touhidur Rahman Tushar, a counsel of the plaintiff, said Fakhrul Alam, former organizing secretary of Khulna unit BNP was injured as he was brutally assaulted by the former OC of Sadar Police Station during BNP’s programme on january 5, 2022. An eye of the BNP leader got damaged due to the attack. On August 19, 2024, the BNP leader filed a case against Hasan and the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) is investigating the attack. The court summoned the former OC for thrice but he failed to appear before the court. As he failed to comply with the court order, the court issued an arrest warrant against him.    

Baitul Mukarram to Paltan and Bijoynagar turned into a battlefield after jumma’ prayers on Friday due to a chase and counter-chase between law enforcers and activists of the banned outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir. Police had to fire sound grenades and teargas shells to bring the situation under control. Three members of banned Hizb ut-Tahrir held in Uttara:Police Police and witnesses said the incident broke out when Hizb ut-Tahrir members brought out a procession from the south gate of Baitul Mukarram after the jumma’ prayers. Earlier, defying a warning from Dhaka Metropolitan Police, the banned organisation brought out a procession chanting, “The only path to liberation—Khilafah, Khilafah.” A few days ago, Hizb ut-Tahrir had announced a “March for Khilafah” at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram. Two Hizb ut-Tahrir men arrested from Dhaka’s Turag: Authorities In preparation, the group put up posters at various locations, including Dhaka University, and distributed leaflets in different areas.

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday urged people not to take law into their own hands. “I will urge people not to take law into their own hands and police to become more active,” he told reporters after inaugurating the farmers’ cool house initiative and the farmers’ mobile app developed by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) at the Horticulture Centre in Rajalakh area of Savar in the morning. The Home Adviser said the police and other law enforcement agencies across the country are working together to ensure public safety and prevent people from taking the law into their own hands. Law and Order Core Committee decides on increased patrols, joint operations Jahangir Alam said he himself was out in the capital early this morning to monitor the law-and-order situation. He stressed the need for vigilance, especially during the early hours, as criminal activities are more prevalent at that time. There was serious unrest among garment workers in Ashulia industrial zone but the problem has now been resolved and there is no longer any discontent, he added. Alongside police, the army is also deployed in Ashulia, Savar, and Dhamrai areas to ensure safety. He also said the government has undertaken several measures to protect agricultural lands. Patrolling to be increased from today following deterioration of law and order situation: Press Secretary Agriculture Secretary Dr Md Emdad Ullah Mia and senior officials from various government departments and law enforcement agencies, among others, attended the meeting.

Police have dispersed job seekers who blocked Shahbagh intersection demanding appointment of 6,531 assistant teachers in government primary schools in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesting job applicants around 2:30 pm on Thursday. Job seekers who have been demanding appointment of 6,531 assistant teachers in government primary schools staged sit-in in front of National Museum at Shahbagh intersection.Several hundred protesters took to the street around 10 am and chanted slogans in favour of their demands.Vehicular movement on the busy road remained disrupted as one-third of the road was partially blocked due to the sit-in causing immense suffering to the commuters.Some female teachers were seen taking shelter near the National Museum, said witnesses.Vehicular movement from Shahbagh intersection to Kataban remained halted due to the protest.On October 31 last year, the government published the final results of the recruitment test declaring 6, 531 candidates as successful. Police disperse protesters from Shahbagh with water cannons, teargas; 8 heldLater, 30 candidates submitted a petition with the HC challenging the legality of the recruitment following the abolition of the job quota system.After the primary hearing on November 19, 2024, the court stayed the recruitment process for six months.The court also issued a rule asking as to why the recruitment process should not be declared illegal.Challenging the order, the Directorate of Primary Education submitted a leave-to-appeal with the Appellate Division. MATS students block Shahbagh creating traffic chaosThe court upheld the HC order and ordered to settle the petition within January 25.On February 5, the HC cancelled the process of appointing 6, 531 candidates as assistant teachers of government primary schools in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions.

Police have dispersed a group of madrasa teachers who attempted to march towards the official residence of the Chief Adviser, demanding the nationalisation of independent ebtedayee madrasahs, at the Shahbagh intersection of the capital. Witnesses said a group of Madrasa teachers from all registered Ebtedayee madrasas under the Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board, brought out a procession on Sunday and gathered in Shahbagh area to press home their various demands, including the nationalisation of independent ebtedayee madrasahs. Chhatra Dal protests attack on ethnic minority students Their demands include lifting the stay order on the registration of independent ebtedayee madrasahs, including unregistered madrasas under the madrasa Education Board’s code system, steps to allow pre-primary classes in independent ebtedayee madrasahs like primary schools, drafting a separate policy for independent ebtedayee madrasahs, granting permission for teaching recognition, salary and allowances, approval of the policy for 2025, and taking measures to recruit office assistants like primary schools.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Thursday asked the newly appointed police officers to earn the public's trust by carrying out their duties impartially. He emphasised that when the police earn the trust of the people, the public will be more inclined to cooperate in maintaining law and order. The IGP made the comments during the concluding ceremony of the 43rd BCS (Police) batch Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Orientation Course at the Police Headquarters on Thursday. "You are the future leadership of the police force. The dignity of the police department depends on you. Therefore, you must carry out your responsibilities with honesty and set an example for others to follow," said the police chief. DMP to introduce a new hotline for real-time information exchange: Commissioner He further pointed out that recent movements against discrimination have provided the police with an opportunity to reconsider the expectations the public has of them. "As guardians of law and order, the police must be in tune with the emotions and sentiments of the people while carrying out their duties professionally," he added. The IGP also highlighted the challenging nature of the policing profession, urging the new officers to acquire the necessary skills through training to face various challenges. He stressed the importance of gaining knowledge in constitutional rights, human rights, and new laws. In addition, IGP Baharul Alam pointed out the significance of modern technology in policing. "In today's technological age, it is crucial to acquire skills and knowledge in advanced technologies to effectively control crime," he said. The ceremony was also attended by Additional IGP (HRM) Abu Nasir Mohammad Khaled, DIG (HR) Kazi Zia Uddin, and other relevant officials. A total of 84 officers from the 43rd BCS (Police) batch have joined as Assistant Superintendents of Police, including 78 men and six women.

Highway police have seized a CNG-run autorickshaw along with 90 bottles of contraband Phensedyl in Jaintapur upazila of Sylhet on Wednesday night. Tamabil Highway Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Habibur Rahman said being tipped-off they set up a checkpost on Sylhet-Tamabil Highway in Katagang area around 10:30pm. Read: Five drug peddlers held with phensedyl in Sylhet Sensing the presence of the checkpost, the drug dealers fled away leaving the autorickshaw with the phensedyls, he said. The vehicle had no number plate. Later, the vehicle with the drugs was seized, the OC said, adding that a process was underway to file a case in this connection.