Home adviser for zero tolerance on unrest over Feb polls

Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said law-enforcement agencies are fully prepared to act against any attempt to destabilise the country, as the next national election is going to be held in the first half of February, report agencies.
He made the remarks while speaking at a meeting with German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rudiger Loltz at the Ministry of Home Affairs in the capital on Tuesday.
The adviser said law and order across the country remains normal, except a few isolated incidents reported following the verdict against Sheikh Hasina.
He warned that strict action would be taken against anyone attempting to disrupt public security in the coming days.
Jahangir Alam said the responsibility for announcing the specific polling date lies with the Election Commission, but emphasised that security agencies are ready to support the electoral process whenever required.
The meeting also focused on public reactions to the verdict, preparations surrounding the national election timeline, prisoner extradition, cybercrime, and other areas of cooperation.
Germany and Bangladesh are 'tested friends', the adviser said, adding that he hopes bilateral relations will continue to strengthen.
Additional Secretary (Political) of the Home Ministry Khandaker Md Mahabubur Rahman and Anja Kersten, Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy, also attended the meeting.