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President asks police to curb terrorism with firm hands

UNB, Dhaka
President Prof Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday expressed the hope that police would play a strong and firm role in curbing terrorism in the coming days.
Addressing a gathering of police officials at Bangabhaban on the occasion of Police Week 2005, he said the nation would remember with gratitude the role of police and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in achieving an 'unprecedented success' in curbing terrorism.
The president reminded the members of the police forces that
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maintaining public discipline and protection of public life and property are the main duties of the police forces.
"Your pioneering role is needed in creating a favourable atmosphere for every citizen of the state to flourish independently under the legal framework," he said.
"In the present perspective, you have to excel in professionalism and utilise your intellect properly to create a safe and just environment for the improvement of all citizens and public and private institutions," he added.
"Your sincerity and firm commitment in this regard have received the appreciation of people," Ahmed said and asked the policemen to be attentive to make this optimism and appreciation universal.
He also lauded the role of policemen in UN peacekeeping activities, saying, "It's a matter of pride and joy for the nation."
Referring to the duty of police personnel, the president said the issue of "protecting the rights and security of the neglected and backward section of our people" bears a special significance with the widening of policemen's activities.
He called upon the law enforcers to take firm and just measures to protect the rights and prevent repression of women and children and to act with compassion in dealing with them.
He expressed the hope that the government would take the neces-
sary steps to modernise police in order to further improve the law and order. "I believe the government's investment in this sector will benefit the nation multi-dimensionally."
The president also expressed his expectations that the patriotic policemen would work with honesty and sincerity and gain the trust of people as their friends to make Bangladesh a prosperous country through maintaining public discipline and social stability.
State Minister for Home Affairs Lutfozzaman Babar and Inspector General of Police Ashraful Huda were present at the function.