Give utmost priority to people’s rights
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked police personnel to stop cybercrimes alongside money laundering, human trafficking, terrorism, militancy, abuse of drugs, gangster culture and repression on women and children.
"The most important thing is that the trend of crimes is changing with the advent of newer technologies as it is an era of technology. Cybercrimes are increasing drastically and we have to prevent it," she said.
While virtually addressing the passing-out parade of the 37th BCS batch of assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) from her official residence Gono Bhaban, the prime minister also said that the crimes which are being committed using technology must be stopped.
Bangladesh Police organised the programme at the Bangladesh Police Academy, Rajshahi.
The premier called upon the police personnel to always serve the people with honesty, dedication, moral values and discipline and thus achieve the trust, confidence and love of the people.
"In case of discharging professional duties, the police personnel have to give utmost priority to the people's fundamental rights, human rights and the rule of law," she said.
Noting that money laundering, cybercrime and human trafficking have global phenomenon, Sheikh Hasina said, adding, "We have to protect our country from the menaces."
The premier praised Bangladesh Police for playing a significant role in controlling militancy and terrorism in the country, saying, "Police have to play a stronger role in curbing militancy and terrorism alongside stopping the abuse of drugs. Many police personnel have sacrificed their lives for the noble cause."
She asked the police personnel to prevent the repression on women and children with more efficiency alongside stopping other social crimes such as spreading rumours and gangster culture.
"We have to bring to normal life the teenagers who are involved in crimes using various apps," she said.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and Senior Secretary of Public Security Division Mostofa Kamal Uddin also spoke on the occasion while Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed gave a welcome address at the function.
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