Police officers who fail to report for duty by Thursday will be considered unwilling to work: internal affairs adviser

The government will treat any policeman who does not report for duty next Thursday as someone who is unwilling to continue working, said Brigadier General (retired) Sakhawat Hossain, adviser to the Ministry of Interior.

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat today (August 11), he also said that everything that happened in recent days would be investigated.

“The judiciary will make a ruling based on the results of the investigation,” he said.

“No one needs to be afraid. No innocent person will be harmed in any way,” he added.

Addressing the public, he said: “Do not attack the police. I am sure you understand the necessity of the police.

“Whether it’s about the occurrence of robberies or the fear of them, please try to understand the need for the police,” he added.

The home affairs adviser also warned that strict action would be taken against anyone involved in extortion.

He added that he had already spoken to the army commander about this matter.

“The political party associated with Bangabandhu and the history of the independence struggle is now in disarray, it is on the run. The country is now in a critical situation and you are taking advantage of it,” he added.

“This has to stop. I have received reports of extortion in Karwan Bazar and attempts to take over a bank by shooting it. This cannot continue,” the home affairs adviser said.

“I do what I say,” he said, recalling his time in the military.

Addressing the public, Sakhawat Hossain said, “Don’t give in to extortion. If someone asks for money, stop him.”