He calls for an independent and accountable police force, warning that continued political influence and protection of criminal activities could worsen the law and order situation.
Shujan Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar speaks at a discussion on improving law and order in Narayanganj on 14 November. Photo: Courtesy
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Shujan Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar speaks at a discussion on improving law and order in Narayanganj on 14 November. Photo: Courtesy
Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar has said law enforcement agencies continue to follow past practices, including political patronage, despite changes in their scale.
He made the remarks at a discussion on building a drug-, juvenile gang-, mugging- and violence-free Narayanganj, held at Ali Ahmed Chunka City Library and Auditorium yesterday evening (14 November) to mark Shujan’s 24th anniversary.
He urged the law agencies to stop trying to please political leaders and work independently, with integrity and respect for citizens’ rights.
Speaking about the district’s law and order situation, Badiul said Narayanganj had a history of both achievements and notoriety linked to terrorism and criminal activities. He cited the creation of the Rapid Action Battalion during the BNP-led alliance government, the death of David in an alleged extrajudicial killing, the seven murders and the killing of teenager Taqi.
He said the administration appears sincere about tackling drugs and terrorism, but political patronage and support for criminal activities from different quarters, including law enforcement agencies, are continuing.
Badiul called for improving police capacity and ensuring officers could work independently while upholding integrity and respect for people’s rights. He warned that without such changes, the problems could become uncontrollable and make the country unliveable.
He also stressed that police alone can not resolve the problems, urging citizens and socially conscious people to move beyond discussion and actively address social issues.
The discussion was chaired by Shujan district president Dhiman Saha Jewel and moderated by coordinator Dilip Sarkar.
Among the speakers were Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Tarek Al Mehedi, Narayanganj Nagarik Andolon convener Rafiur Rabbi, former Narayanganj Press Club president Mahbubur Rahman Masum, Jamaat-e-Islami city unit ameer Maulana Abdul Jabbar, Ganosamhati Andolon district coordinator Tarikul Islam Sujon, former city corporation councillor Maksudul Alam Khandaker Khorshed and NCP Dhaka divisional joint organising secretary Shawkat Ali.
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