Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed spoke at the Jatiya Sangsad today. Photo: Video Screenshot

SANGSAD BHABAN, April 28, 2026 (BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said in Parliament that the current democratic government is firmly committed to maintaining law and order in the country and has taken a series of comprehensive and coordinated measures to ensure public safety.

"The present democratic government remains firmly committed to maintaining law and order in the country. Bangladesh Police has undertaken plans to achieve the goals of maintaining law and order and is implementing a range of operational strategies in line with government directives," he said.

The Home Minister made the remarks in response to a starred question from independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana (Brahmanbaria-2) in the House.

In his reply, the minister said, "Based on intelligence inputs, regular and special drives are being conducted to recover illegal arms, explosives and narcotics, and legal actions are being taken accordingly." 

He added, "Checkposts have been set up at key points on roads and highways, and both day and night patrols have been strengthened to deter criminal activities."

Highlighting further initiatives, he said visible police patrols alongside enhanced intelligence surveillance are being carried out to prevent theft, robbery and mugging. 

"Community engagement has been strengthened through beat policing, community policing and open house day programmes to ensure public participation in maintaining law and order," he noted.

The minister also said that modern technology is being increasingly used to combat crime. "Installation of CCTV cameras at important locations and the use of information technology are helping identify criminals and bring them to justice," he said.

He further informed the House that capacity building of police personnel is ongoing through modern training at home and abroad. "The Case Data Management System (CDMS) is being used to store records of cases and crimes, which is assisting investigation processes," he added.