PM instructs police to treat offenders as criminals, not by political identity

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PM instructs police to treat offenders as criminals, not by political identity

Published : Monday, 11 May, 2026 at 3:49 PM, Count : 142

PM instructs police to treat offenders as criminals, not by political identity

Reaffirming the government’s uncompromising stance against corruption, terrorism and misrule, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed police officials to treat offenders strictly as criminals, regardless of their political identity.

"While performing duties to combat corruption and terrorism, many times you may face pressure for their political identity and influence. Today, I want to make it clear that you should not consider anyone’s political identity. Whoever commits a crime must be treated as a criminal,” he added.

The premier said, “The application of law should be equal for all. You are not the protectors of any individual or political party; rather you are the protectors of the law. You should perform your duties to serve the state and the people as well.”

Tarique Rahman, also ruling BNP chairman, made the remarks while addressing senior police officers at the Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) here this morning on the occasion of Police Week 2026.

Noting that the role of police is indispensable in building a strong, accountable, lawful and people-friendly state system, the Prime Minister reiterated that the government does not want to compromise with corruption, terrorism and misrule.

"At this moment, you are playing a direct role in maintaining law and order at field level across the country. So, if you can successfully fulfill the responsibilities entrusted with you, the current government will also move one step forward toward establishing a safer Bangladesh. Despite our limitations, if we can move forward utilizing our capabilities, we will succeed,” he said.

Stating that the types of crimes have increased due to technological advancement and changing patterns of crime, the Premier said, “As the patterns of crime have changed, the scope of police activities has also become broader and more extensive. So, police operations are no longer limited to cities, towns or districts as they were decades ago.”

Transnational organized crime is now a global reality, Tarique Rahman said, adding, “Therefore, every one of our police officers needs to be multi-skilled. This is the demand of the time. In such a reality, not just certain positions, but every post in the police administration is very important. Thus, it is important to have a professional mindset to work in all positions in the administration”.

About the posting based on personal preference, he said if anyone compromises professionalism only for promotion or posting in his or her preferred places, he or she may gain temporary satisfaction, but it is still a compromise of professionalism.

“Therefore, my special request to you is that you should carry out whatever responsibilities are assigned to you in the police administration with seriousness. Only then will we be able to ensure an efficient, dynamic and professional police administration,” the Prime Minister said.

Reminding that power is not permanent, he said, “No government is permanent- we are in government for five years. Likewise, no administrative or police position is permanent for anyone. That’s why I do not want to treat today’s meeting merely as a formality. Rather, let this meeting become a moment of important commitment for the future direction of maintaining law and order in the country.”

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