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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 4th August 2025, 3:26 PM
Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs, stated that individuals or groups deemed more vulnerable are provided with greater protection, while those considered less vulnerable receive comparatively less. His remarks came in response to a journalist’s query on whether certain political parties are being given extra police protection.
The statement was made on Monday following a meeting of the Core Committee on Law and Order held at the Secretariat.
Statements from the Home Affairs Adviser
| Topic | Statement by Jahangir Alam Chowdhury |
| Police Protection Allocation | “Those who are more vulnerable receive more protection; those who are less vulnerable get comparatively less.” |
| Nationwide Special Operations | “A special nationwide operation is ongoing and will continue until the election.” |
| Recovery of Arms | “It’s true that we have not yet recovered all the arms that were lost. Our efforts to retrieve them are continuing.” |
| General Law & Order Outlook | “We expect to conduct the upcoming general election smoothly with the current law enforcement agencies.” |
| State of Law and Order | “We admit that law and order hasn’t reached an ideal standard. Even in 54 years of independence, no one claims it has.” |
| Mob Violence | “Mob violence has decreased. It will gradually be eliminated completely. We will not be lenient on this issue.” |
| Equality in Security | “Everyone is being provided with equal protection.” |
| Concerns over 5 August Event | “There’s no reason to panic about 5 August. By the grace of God, all events will take place peacefully.” |
Background and Context
The press briefing comes in light of recent movements and anticipated demonstrations marking one year since the fall of the Awami League government, which protest organisers plan to commemorate on 5 August.
On that day, Professor Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government, is scheduled to present the ‘July Declaration’ on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka.
When asked about the safety of programmes surrounding this event, Chowdhury assured:
“There’s no cause for alarm. Everything will go smoothly, Insha’Allah.”
Reflection on Long-Term Security Challenges
In a broader reflection on Bangladesh’s security development since independence, Chowdhury stated:
“Our country became independent 54 years ago. Has any media outlet or public opinion ever suggested that the law and order situation is ideal? We’ve never quite reached that standard. But we’re trying our best from where we stand.”
This acknowledgment was offered in response to concerns raised by journalists over the government’s ability to address ongoing instability and ensure fairness in political security deployment.
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