Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday directed the police to strengthen their efforts to maintain law and order so that every citizen of the country, including the minorities, feel safe.
Highlighting the situation on the ground, Dr Yunus warned that defeated forces may escalate efforts to provoke unrest as the election approaches, and asked the police to stay vigilant and prevent such activities from causing disruptions, UNB reports.
Speaking at a special meeting with senior police officers on law and order issues, the Chief Adviser also alerted the police about any propaganda so that the efforts to build a new Bangladesh remain unhindered.
Stressing the importance of police, he said they cannot build a new Bangladesh ignoring police.
Dr Yunus listened to field level police officials and gave necessary directives regarding the law and order.
Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Home Secretary Nasimul Gani and Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam, among others, and two field-level police officers also spoke at the meeting.
