Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has announced police personnel who have failed to rejoin their duties will be considered criminals and brought under the law, reports UNB.
He made the remark on Tuesday during a press briefing following a meeting of the Law and Order Committee at the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Speaking to journalists, the adviser clarified, "Those who have not yet rejoined their positions will not be considered as part of the police force. Instead, they will be regarded as criminals.
We have already made the decision to recruit new personnel for Ansar, police, and BGB units."
The adviser also confirmed a notification for the recruitment of sub-inspectors is expected within the next few days.
On the topic of police reform, which began on October 01, the adviser clarified the work is being handled by a separate committee. "The committee will submit their report, based on which the necessary reforms will be implemented," he explained.
At the same briefing, the home adviser highlighted that preparations are underway to ensure that this year's Durga Puja is celebrated safely.
"We have taken every possible step to make sure the Puja goes off without any disruptions. We are also working on improving the overall law and order situation, and we expect further improvements in the coming days," he said.
The meeting also covered a wide range of issues, including security at industrial zones like Ashulia, weapons recovery operations, and efforts to combat drug trade.
The adviser noted special attention is being given to safeguarding garments factories and religious shrines across the country.
