Dhaka: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced on Thursday that the government has embarked on short-, medium-, and long-term strategic plans to further improve the nation's law-and-order situation. Salahuddin highlighted visible progress in this area since the current government took office.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Salahuddin Ahmed addressed questions from MPs during a parliamentary session, emphasizing that maintaining overall law and order and ensuring public safety are top priorities for the government. The minister noted that law enforcement has ramped up efforts to combat crimes such as murder, mugging, and abduction. He also mentioned that efforts are ongoing to rebuild the police force's morale after recent challenges, enhancing their operational capacity.
In response to a question from Gaibandha-5 MP Md Abdul Wares, Salahuddin disclosed that following the 2009 BDR mutiny, 6,286 members of the then Bangladesh Rifles were dismissed, and 2,510 were sent into compulsory retirement. He asserted that the dismissals followed legal procedures, with no innocent members being expelled, and ruled out the possibility of reinstating dismissed individuals, especially those accused of serious crimes.
Salahuddin also informed the Parliament about a new initiative titled 'Development of Smart Policing in DMP,' aimed at implementing a comprehensive CCTV monitoring system across Dhaka city. This proposed project, currently under revision, awaits approval from the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council, which would allow for its full implementation.
Addressing further questions, the minister revealed that between February 17 and August 31, 2026, 60,598 anti-drug operations were conducted nationwide, leading to 18,040 cases and the arrest of 18,858 suspects. Additionally, he highlighted issues with double-decker buses, reporting that some owners had illegally converted them into sleeper buses for highway use. The authorities have responded by cancelling several registrations through mobile court actions.