Dhaka: Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today assured that there is no security risk for anyone in Bangladesh as the government remains committed to ensuring safety for all citizens. 'There is no security risk to anyone in Bangladesh. The government is fully prepared to ensure everyone's safety. Special security arrangements will be provided for individuals who need them,' he stated.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Home Adviser made these remarks while addressing concerns about the security of BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman upon his possible return to Bangladesh. Speaking at the Home Ministry in the Bangladesh Secretariat after a Core Committee meeting on law and order, Jahangir emphasized that the meeting primarily focused on preparations for the upcoming national elections and not on individual security concerns. The discussions included strategies for maintaining law and order, controlling drug peddling, addressing border security, and managing provocative speeches on social networking platforms.
Jahangir further highlighted the government's preparedness for the upcoming parliamentary elections, noting that discussions were held regarding the deployment of law enforcement agencies, particularly in risky polling centers. 'We will deploy law enforcers after assessing the security of the polling centres,' he said, although he refrained from specifying the number of risky polling centers identified.
In addition, the Home Adviser mentioned progress on the procurement of body-worn cameras for security personnel, stating, 'We buy whatever we need.' He also assured that measures would be taken to prevent unauthorized entry into Bangladesh during the election period.
Addressing allegations of political influence over the transfer of Superintendents of Police (SPs), Jahangir dismissed such claims, stating, 'None made such an allegation to me.' On the topic of the 2009 BDR carnage investigation, he acknowledged the importance of implementing the recommendations of the commission, although he admitted not having reviewed the probe report yet, affirming, 'We must implement the recommendations of the commission.'