Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday directed the police force to gain people’s trust as their last resort in protecting lives and dignity.
"In our country, the police will also have to acquire public confidence so the people think the force as their last resort in protecting their lives and dignity. The people can get their shelter," she said, joining a function of Bangladesh Police through a videoconference from her official residence Ganobhaban.
In the function, the premier opened five projects for Bangladesh Police, including two newly constructed police stations -Padma Setu Uttar Thana and Padma Setu Dakkhin Thana-on the two sides of the much-desired Padma Bridge.
PM Hasina also asked the police to stay vigilant against different social diseases and crimes to maintain a peaceful environment in the country, says a report by UNB agency.
Noting that the police drive against militancy and terrorism has been a success, she said the drive should continue.
She said police is playing a significant role to check drug abuse, cybercrimes, money laundering, spreading rumours, human trafficking and other offences, which are very harmful to the people and the country.
"You'll have to stay vigilant always in this regard," she said, asking them to pay special attention to preventing such crimes in society.