Dhaka: The Home Ministry has announced 16 significant decisions aimed at enhancing the law and order situation in the capital city and across the country. “The Home ministry will conduct regular monitoring to enforce the decisions,” stated a press release from the ministry.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, these decisions include the initiation of a special operation that began on February 8, 2025, targeting identified criminals, terrorists, drug dealers, and smugglers. To bolster the morale of law enforcement agencies, workshops focused on “Enforcing the Law with Emphasis on Human Rights and the Environment in the Changing Situation of the Country” have been held nationwide, engaging police, administration, judiciary, and public prosecutors.
The ministry has increased patrols at checkpoints and crime-prone areas in the capital, with joint forces from the army, various police units, and BGB conducting intensified operations. Additional patrols by the navy and coast guard have also been deployed on significant roads in the capital.
Efforts are underway to arrest criminals through combined operations targeting robbers, dacoits, juvenile gangs, and other crime-prone areas. Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to update the list of police station-based terrorists and take immediate action. Patrols have been intensified around Dhaka, especially in Tongi, Basila, Keraniganj, and Munshiganj.
To enhance mobility and efficiency, steps have been taken to procure motorcycles for DMP police members, BGB, Ansar, and Bangladesh Coast Guard members. This will enable them to patrol alleys swiftly and apprehend criminals. The ministry is also focusing on disseminating accurate information to counteract misinformation and propaganda.
High-ranking officials, including the Home Adviser, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, Home Secretary, and senior law enforcement officials, are actively inspecting and monitoring police stations, check posts, and patrol activities during early morning and late night hours. Meetings have been held with law enforcement department officials across all administrative divisions to provide necessary directives.
In an effort to improve the law and order situation in the Dhaka Metropolitan Area, officials from various levels of the Home Ministry have been assigned regular duties to oversee night activities at various check posts and patrol teams. Case Monitoring Committees have been established at district and metropolitan levels to scrutinize cases and identify real criminals, ensuring that innocent people are not harassed.
Additionally, the cases involving families of the martyrs of the July Revolution are being closely monitored to identify real culprits and ensure justice. The Ministry of Home Affairs is committed to reviewing every incident related to law and order and taking necessary measures to address them effectively.