The head of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit has said there is no credible sign that extremist groups are becoming active again in Bangladesh.
However, police are continuously watching for any suspicious extremist activities by monitoring online platforms, social media, intelligence reports, and their own databases, reports UNB.
Speaking at a press briefing at the DMP Media Centre on Monday, Additional Commissioner of DMP and chief of CTTC unit Mohammad Shamsul Haque said authorities remain vigilant and immediately launch operations whenever any information on extremist activities is received.
When asked whether recent incidents, including explosions in Keraniganj and the discovery of a bomb-like object in Motijheel, suggested a return of extremism, he said law enforcement agencies were closely monitoring suspected extremist activities through online platforms, social media, intelligence reports and police databases.
He said whenever they receive information, they act immediately and are working to keep the situation under control.
Asked whether extremism was showing signs of resurgence, he said, "No, we do not have any scope to say that at this moment. However, we can say that we are not seeing any alarming signs of that nature in the country."
On the recovery of the bomb-like object in Motijheel, he said police took immediate action and deployed the bomb disposal unit to the scene.
He said the Motijheel Division is currently investigating the incident and that it would not be appropriate to comment on those involved or their motives until the investigation is completed.
Replying to another question on arrests and progress in militancy-related cases, the CTTC chief said detailed statistics on arrests would be provided later.
