Police to work as per EC's directives during polls: IGP
As the next national election will be held under the Election Commission, police are ready to perform their duties as per the instructions given by the commission, Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun said today.
The IGP said this at the annual police gathering, sports competition and prize distribution ceremony organised by Chandpur District Police this afternoon.
Police receive training according to the existing laws of the country. From the knowledge and experience gained through training, they have tackled multiple challenges related to law and order in the past.
So, now police are confident that they are capable of meeting any challenges of the future, added the IGP.
IGP said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced an aim to make Bangladesh a developed and prosperous country by 2041. She also emphasized on building a smart Bangladesh. "We are working to build people-friendly smart police."
"We have achieved enviable success in combating militancy and terrorism. We have been able to successfully control militancy, terrorism due to the implementation of zero tolerance policy of the prime minister against militancy and terrorism."
"As the government has taken initiatives for technical skills, training at home and abroad, police's capacity has increased," he added.
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