Thursday, 07 November, 2024
Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced that a reinvestigation into the BDR killings would commence soon.
"There must be a reinvestigation of the BDR killings, and an investigation team will be formed shortly," he stated.
Speaking to reporters after he visited the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka, on Monday (Nov 4), he emphasized the necessity of this review, suggesting that it is inevitable.
During his visit, the adviser outlined several directives for the BGB, highlighting the importance of building positive relationships with local communities. "Since the BGB operates along the borders, maintaining good relations with the people is essential for smooth operations," he said, noting that community cooperation is vital for effective work.
He also addressed the urgent need to curb the smuggling of illegal items such as phenyl across the border. "As you know, substances like phenyl and other drugs often cross the border. These must not be allowed under any circumstances, as they cause significant harm to the nation," he asserted.
When asked about the BGB's measures to prevent Rohingya infiltration, he stated, "Infiltration is strictly prohibited. However, there is a humanitarian aspect to consider, especially in areas facing constant shelling. We do send them back, but a small number manage to enter. While we currently have 1.2 million Rohingya, the number is now close to 1.3 million. Although some manage to cross the border, we will continue to send them back."
The Home Affairs Adviser stressed that criminals should not receive any form of leniency. "In the past, many prominent criminals were given leniency. This can no longer be allowed, no matter how influential these individuals may be," he asserted.
While acknowledging some improvement in the law and order situation, he emphasized the need for further progress. "The situation has improved somewhat, but it has not yet reached a satisfactory level. It is currently just passable, and we need to make it better."
"As you know, we are in the process of changing nearly all police personnel in Dhaka. It will take time for them to be recognized and for their intelligence network to be established. The BGB has also undergone significant changes. These improvements take time, but the situation is gradually getting better, and we expect further progress", he said.
When questioned about a recent fire at the Jatiya Party office located within 50 yards of the Ramna police station and the alleged inaction of the police, the adviser replied, "I am not aware of this incident at the moment, but I will look into it."
Earlier in the day, the Home Affairs Adviser visited the BGB headquarters in Pilkhana, where he participated in a meeting at the border conference centre with senior BGB officials, officers of various ranks, and BGB members.
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Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced that a reinvestigation into the BDR killings would commence soon.
"There must be a reinvestigation of the BDR killings, and an investigation team will be formed shortly," he stated.
Speaking to reporters after he visited the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka, on Monday (Nov 4), he emphasized the necessity of this review, suggesting that it is inevitable.
During his visit, the adviser outlined several directives for the BGB, highlighting the importance of building positive relationships with local communities. "Since the BGB operates along the borders, maintaining good relations with the people is essential for smooth operations," he said, noting that community cooperation is vital for effective work.
He also addressed the urgent need to curb the smuggling of illegal items such as phenyl across the border. "As you know, substances like phenyl and other drugs often cross the border. These must not be allowed under any circumstances, as they cause significant harm to the nation," he asserted.
When asked about the BGB's measures to prevent Rohingya infiltration, he stated, "Infiltration is strictly prohibited. However, there is a humanitarian aspect to consider, especially in areas facing constant shelling. We do send them back, but a small number manage to enter. While we currently have 1.2 million Rohingya, the number is now close to 1.3 million. Although some manage to cross the border, we will continue to send them back."
The Home Affairs Adviser stressed that criminals should not receive any form of leniency. "In the past, many prominent criminals were given leniency. This can no longer be allowed, no matter how influential these individuals may be," he asserted.
While acknowledging some improvement in the law and order situation, he emphasized the need for further progress. "The situation has improved somewhat, but it has not yet reached a satisfactory level. It is currently just passable, and we need to make it better."
"As you know, we are in the process of changing nearly all police personnel in Dhaka. It will take time for them to be recognized and for their intelligence network to be established. The BGB has also undergone significant changes. These improvements take time, but the situation is gradually getting better, and we expect further progress", he said.
When questioned about a recent fire at the Jatiya Party office located within 50 yards of the Ramna police station and the alleged inaction of the police, the adviser replied, "I am not aware of this incident at the moment, but I will look into it."
Earlier in the day, the Home Affairs Adviser visited the BGB headquarters in Pilkhana, where he participated in a meeting at the border conference centre with senior BGB officials, officers of various ranks, and BGB members.
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