Home minister should focus on law, order instead of other ministries: Rumeen 

Independent lawmaker Barrister Rumeen Farhana has criticised Home Affairs Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, saying the country would have benefited had he shown the same level of “interest and activism” in the home ministry as he does in other ministries.

Rumeen made the remarks while responding to questions from journalists during a visit to inspect the progress of a road construction project in Ghagrajuri village under Chunta union in Sarail upazila of Brahmanbaria today (26 June).

“The fate of this government will be truly unfortunate if there is no visible improvement in two sectors – the economy and law and order,” she said.

Referring to the national budget for the new fiscal year, Rumeen said she had already questioned its feasibility in parliament.

“I have analysed the budget in parliament. How realistic and implementable it is remains a major question,” she said.

Describing the country’s law and order situation as “fragile”, the MP said it was worse than at any point in the recent past.

“Considering the current situation, I believe 50% of the government’s responsibility rests with two ministers – finance and home affairs. Unfortunately, the home minister appears to show more interest, enthusiasm and activism in other ministries. Had he demonstrated the same commitment to his own ministry, the people would have benefited,” she said.

Rumeen also alleged that some local BNP leaders and activists were involved in “case trading”.

“I have raised this issue in parliament as well. I urge the government and our highly knowledgeable home minister to look into it,” she said.

She added, “Nothing goes unnoticed and unpunished. Whatever you do today, one day you will have to stand in the dock for it.”