Home Ministry takes strong measures to tackle crime and improve law and order nationwide

The Ministry of Home Affairs has recently introduced several crucial decisions to improve law and order in the capital and across the country. 

These measures, designed to address various security concerns, are currently being closely monitored for effective implementation. The ministry shared this information through an official notice.

Among the key steps taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs are:

• A nationwide special operation has been underway since February 8 to apprehend criminals, terrorists, drug traffickers, and smugglers who are a threat to public safety.
• To enhance the performance and morale of law enforcement agencies, workshops have been organized nationwide. These workshops involve police, administrative officials, judges, and public prosecutors. The main focus is on improving law enforcement while respecting human rights and the environment in these changing times.
• Officials, including police unit chiefs, deputy police commissioners, field commanders from the army, and other responsible officers, have been regularly briefing the media about the decisions being taken in response to various incidents.
• The number of checkpoints and patrols in high-crime areas, particularly in important locations in Dhaka, has been increased. Additionally, joint operations are being carried out by the army, police, and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in crime-prone zones.
• Extra patrols by the Navy and Coast Guard have been added to key roads in Dhaka, along with regular police patrols.
• In areas affected by snatching, robbery, gang violence, and other crimes, combined operations have been launched to arrest offenders.
• The police have been instructed to update the list of terrorists at the police station level, enabling them to take quick action when necessary.
• Increased patrols are now in place in areas surrounding Dhaka, such as Tongi, Basila, Keraniganj, and Munshiganj, to maintain security and prevent crime.
• In a move to improve patrol efficiency, the government is planning to purchase motorcycles for police officers, BGB, Ansar, and Coast Guard members, making it easier for them to respond swiftly in narrow lanes and apprehend criminals.
• To counter false information, rumors, and propaganda, various steps are being taken to ensure accurate information is being shared with the public.
• Senior officials, including the Home Advisor, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor, Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, IG of Police, and DMP Commissioner, have been conducting surprise inspections of police stations, checkposts, and patrol activities, particularly at night and early in the morning.
• The Home Advisor has already met with law enforcement officers in all administrative divisions, providing guidance and direction to improve the overall law and order situation.
• To strengthen the monitoring of law enforcement activities, officials from different levels of the Home Ministry have been assigned regular duties to oversee night-time operations of checkposts and patrol teams in Dhaka.
• A committee has been set up at both the district and metropolitan levels to review ongoing cases and ensure that real criminals are identified and innocent people are not wrongly targeted.
• The cases involving the families of martyrs from the July revolution are being closely monitored to ensure that justice is served and the actual offenders are brought to trial.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs is actively reviewing all law and order-related incidents and ensuring necessary actions are taken to maintain peace and safety.

These steps reflect the government‍‍`s strong commitment to enhancing security and tackling crime across the country. With these measures, the Home Ministry aims to create a safer environment for the public and curb the growing security concerns.