Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman stated on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, that law enforcement personnel possess the legal right to use force—including lethal force—provided the specific situational context warrants it under strict legal provisions. Speaking at an executive press conference alongside Principal Information Officer Syed Abdal Ahmad, the Adviser stressed that all police actions must strictly adhere to due legal process and the principle of proportional force.
Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman highlighted that the current administration refuses to follow past authoritarian suppression tactics, declaring that Bangladesh Police will never function like the repressive force of the previous Hasina regime. While acknowledging that social media videos have revealed isolated incidents of disproportionate force, he affirmed that the government's priority is to handle unrest in a manner that minimizes fear, harm, and disruption for ordinary citizens and youth.
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