Dhaka, Feb 3 (PTI) – Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has issued a stern directive to Bangladesh’s security forces, emphasizing that the country’s global reputation will suffer if it fails to safeguard its religious minorities. At a high-level security meeting on Monday, Yunus ordered law enforcement agencies to take special measures to prevent attacks on minority communities and ensure the protection of every citizen’s rights.
According to The Daily Star, Yunus instructed security officials to establish a dedicated command center to monitor the law and order situation across the country. “We must set up a command center or headquarters that will coordinate all police and security agencies,” he stated. He further stressed the need for utilizing the latest communication tools to enable swift interventions in case of any security threats.
“Our global image will be badly damaged if we can’t protect our religious minorities. We must be very transparent in this regard,” Yunus warned. The directive comes amid rising violence against Hindus and other minority groups, including attacks on temples, following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government.
The Chief Adviser underscored the importance of a robust security strategy, instructing agencies to remain on high alert. “We should be as vigilant as in a wartime situation,” he told officials. He also assured that the new command structure would facilitate seamless communication between security forces and police stations nationwide.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Khuda Baksh Chowdhury, Home Secretary Nasimul Gani, and chiefs of the police, Border Guard Bangladesh, Rapid Action Battalion, Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Coast Guard, and Special Branch.
This decisive move aims to reinforce law and order in Bangladesh and curb religious and ethnic violence, ensuring a safer environment for all communities.
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