Dhaka:Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized that political affiliations held during student life should not influence the professional conduct of government officials.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Salahuddin Ahmed made these remarks at an introductory and briefing session for newly appointed officers of the 45th BCS (Police) and BCS (Ansar) cadres held at the Bangladesh Secretariat's Home Ministry conference room.
The Home Minister congratulated the new officers and highlighted their primary responsibility to maintain law and order, crucial for the country's smooth functioning. He stressed the importance of discipline, adherence to service rules, and lawful directives from senior officials as imperative for their careers.
Salahuddin noted the unique challenges faced by Police and Ansar services, which require operating in demanding and sometimes conflict-prone environments. The session was chaired by Home Ministry Senior Secretary Manzur Morshed Chowdhury, with Inspector General of Police (In-charge) AKM Awlad Hossain and Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud speaking as special guests.