Rajshahi Correspondent

There is a rumor among the people that the police is not able to work at full speed. There has been a lot of transition and improvement from the situation of the police after August 5. A trauma has worked in the police. It is not possible to fix it within two or four days. But the situation is improving.

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) said that some time should be given for everything to be fixed. At that time, Inspector General of Police Moinul Islam NDC, RMP Commissioner, Ranch DIZ Alamgir Rahman, Police Superintendent Anyushar Raman and senior officials of various departments.

In a press conference organized by the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Headquarters on Sunday afternoon, the advisor said that the police and other law enforcement forces were in a hostile situation after the anti-discrimination student movement on August 5. At that time they played an important role in the security of embassies, airports and various financial institutions. For that they undoubtedly deserve applause and appreciation. The law and order situation is not very satisfactory but is improving. There is room for further improvement in the law and order situation.

Advisor has visited Nowhata and Kharkhari markets of Rajshahi metropolitan on Sunday morning. There he inquired about the prices of various products. He advised the businessmen present to be careful so that there are no syndicates and extortion in the market. Moreover, if someone extorts, he advises to inform the law enforcement immediately. The home adviser said that action will be taken against those who file harassment cases. In recent times, instructions have been given by the Ministry of Home Affairs in this regard. Appropriate action will be taken against those who are filing cases against innocent people, showing fear of cases to grab money.

Advisor visited the Regional Fertilizer Depot of Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) located in Amchattar of Rajshahi metropolitan. There has been corruption of crores of rupees in the agricultural mechanization project. Not only in the field of mechanization of agriculture, but also in the matter of fertilizers, there has been huge corruption. We are investigating the matter. Action will be taken against those guilty. Two people have already been taken into custody in this regard. The adviser said that one of the reasons for the increase in commodity prices is the floods in Comilla, Feni and Noakhali in the south-eastern part of the country and the ongoing flood situation in Mymensingh and Sherpur. He said, Comilla is one of the largest vegetable producing districts in the country. The price of vegetables has increased as the production has been damaged due to floods.

Adviser visited 14 BGB Patitla Battalion in Patitla Upazila of Naogaon on 19th morning. There he visited the agricultural museum and toured the agricultural farm run by the BGB. Adviser BGB Rajshahi Sector HQ and Rajshahi Battalion (1 BGB) addressed the Durbar held for the officers. He visited the house guard there and signed the inspection book. During the visit, senior secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration. Md. Mokhles Ur Rahman, Inspector General of Police. Moinul Islam NDC and others were present. BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, Rangpur Region Commander Brigadier General SM Zahidur Rahman, Rajshahi Sector Commander Colonel Md Imran Ibn A Rauf and others were present.

The adviser said while giving a speech at the Durbar organized for the officials of 19 Ansar Battalion located in Nowhata of Paba Upazila of Rajshahi, Ansar forces also have an important responsibility in controlling the law and order situation. Various problems of unaffiliated Ansars have been resolved. Both the battalion and the attached Ansar are performing their duties properly. He also gave instructions to better fulfill the responsibilities assigned to them in the future.

Bangladesh Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader and former foreign minister. When asked whether the government has specific information about Hasan Mahmud, the advisor said, "We do not have specific information about him." But if you have such information you can help with the information, in that case you will be rewarded. He requested journalists to find these facts through investigative journalism. The advisor said that there was no government from 5 to 7 August. By then most of the criminals had fled the country.

In response to the questions of the journalists regarding the initiative to bring Sheikh Hasina and Obaidul Quader back to the country in view of the issuance of the arrest warrant by the International Crimes Tribunal, the advisor said that the foreign affairs advisor has told the media in detail about this. We have an agreement with India in this regard. We will definitely follow this agreement. Journalists from various print and electronic media were present during the exchange of views.