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Police Chief Directs Strict Action Against Criminals Regardless of Political Identity

Inspector General of Police Md. Ali Hossain Fakir Orders Crackdown on Drug Traffickers, Extortionists, and Juvenile Gangs During Monthly Crime Review Meeting

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National Desk • 29 Sept • 2 min read • 1 views · 1 impressions

Updated 5 Nov 2026

Police Chief Directs Strict Action Against Criminals Regardless of Political Identity
Inspector General of Police Md. Ali Hossain Fakir addresses field-level police commanders at Police Headquarters in Dhaka.

Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir has issued strict directives to field-level officers to crack down on drug syndicates, terrorists, and extortionists, declaring that political affiliations will offer no protection to lawbreakers.

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Speaking at the monthly crime review meeting for August 2026 held at Police Headquarters on Tuesday morning (September 29, 2026), the IGP reiterated the force's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and called for active community policing to curb illicit trade. Presided over by Additional IGP (Crime & Operations) Md. Sayedur Rahman, the session focused on developing security protocols for the upcoming Durga Puja festival, countering social media misinformation, enforcing body-worn camera mandates, and dismantling juvenile gang networks alongside their influential backers. High-ranking officials reviewed nation-wide statistics covering robbery, homicide, abduction, warrant executions, and trial conviction rates, with range DIGs and metropolitan commissioners attending virtually.

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