Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that law and order must be maintained at any cost ahead of the upcoming national election.
He made the comments at a meeting reviewing the overall law and order situation of the country at the State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday. The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing disclosed the information on Monday.
The meeting held detailed discussions on various issues, including security measures taken in view of the return of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman to the country, as well as the celebrations of the upcoming Christmas and English New Year.
The progress of the investigation into the killing of Osman Hadi and the arrest of those involved were also discussed at length.
The chief adviser directed the authorities to ensure the swift arrest of those involved in the killing of Osman Hadi and in other illegal activities.
The police informed the chief adviser that 31 individuals have already been identified through video footage in connection with recent attacks on the offices of two national dailies and two cultural organizations.
In connection with these incidents, at least six people were arrested in raids conducted in Dhaka and other parts of the country until Monday morning.
Those arrested are Md Kashem Faruqi, Md Saidur Rahman, Rakib Hossain, Md Naim, Md Sohel Rana and Md Shafikul Islam. Drives are ongoing to arrest the remaining identified suspects.
In addition, three individuals were identified through video footage for attempting to create disorder near the residence of the Indian Assistant High Commissioner in Chittagong.
Home Affairs Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman and senior officials of various security and law enforcement agencies were present at the meeting.
