Last update on: Tue Feb 25, 2025 06:00 AM
The government yesterday decided to deploy a joint security patrol of police, army, navy, and BGB in areas of the capital where the law and order situation has deteriorated.
Multiple checkpoints will also be set up throughout the city, with agencies stepping up their efforts to monitor and act upon security concerns.
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam made the remarks yesterday after the end of a meeting held at the home ministry at the Secretariat.
“In the meeting, several important decisions were made. The first decision was to increase patrolling in areas where law and order have deteriorated. Citizens will notice this enhanced patrolling starting this [Monday] evening,” he said while addressing reporters.
He mentioned that law enforcement officers often face delays in reaching crime scenes and added that a decision has been made to provide additional motorcycles to security forces to ensure quicker response time.
Shafiqul Alam dismissed any claims of non-cooperation from law enforcement agencies, reiterating the government’s commitment to ensuring public safety.
He said, “The government is taking the matter seriously, which is why today’s [Monday] high-level meeting was held. Representatives from all security agencies, including police, Rab, army, BGB, navy, coast guard, and intelligence agencies, were present.”
After the meeting, Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury also addressed the media and claimed that the country’s law and order situation remains satisfactory, though there is room for further improvement.
Asked about “Devil Hunt”, the home adviser said the operation is being continued so that actions can be taken quickly when a crime occurs.
The home adviser said that law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly around the clock.
“You will see tonight [Monday] that our law enforcement activities have increased significantly. You will notice this starting from the evening,” he added.
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyain, housing and public works advisor Adilur Rahman Khan, and special assistant to the chief advisor Khuda Baksh Chowdhury were present in the meeting, among others.
Meanwhile, at an event in Rajshahi yesterday, the Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam, said that specialised police units will soon be deployed to prevent muggings.
He mentioned that mugging has increased both at night and during the day, and the issue has been noted. “A special measure has been decided upon, with joint patrolling to be conducted.”
Baharul added that if this does not improve the situation, other strategies will be considered.