Help police tackle crime, terrorism

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged all irrespective of political opinions to cooperate with the police in resisting terrorist and subversive activities unleashed by BNP and Jamaat.

“I urge people to stand against terrorist and militant activities and extend all-out cooperation to Bangladesh police,” she said while addressing the inaugural function of Bangladesh Police Week-2015 at Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital.

Terming petrol bomb attacks on buses and thus burning people to death as heinous acts, Hasina called upon the BNP-Jamaat men to refrain from such subversive acts.

“I want people to live in peace, Bangladesh to become a peaceful country in South Asia, and there will be no place for violence, militancy and terrorism,” she said, adding that a peaceful environment could ensure economic growth further.

The PM alleged that the BNP-Jamaat alliance has been tarnishing the country's image at a time when Bangladesh is recognised globally with various awards and honours for attaining massive socio-economic development.

Hasina asked the members of police force to discharge their            duties properly alongside winning the trust and confidence of people. “Police should be the friends of common people as they are their last resort.”

The government has a plan to provide the police with necessary logistic supports to tackle cyber crime, money laundering and other offences.

Earlier, Hasina took salute at a parade performed by different units of the police.

The PM also adorned the badges of Police Padak-2014 to 86 officials and constables in four categories for their outstanding contributions to service for people and professional excellence.

State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Haque, among others, were present.