UNB, Rajshahi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the police department to do their duty properly to build a militancy-and-terrorism-free peaceful society, as her government wants to see Bangladesh free from these acts of violence.

She also directed the authorities concerned to come up with new projects and plans for upgrading the police to a modern force equipped with the latest technology and infrastructural facilities.

The prime minister gave the directives while speaking on the occasion of the passing-out parade of the assistant police supers of the 27th batch of BCS (police) cadre yesterday at Bangladesh Police Academy at Sardah, which is going to celebrate its centenary in 2012.

Hasina categorically said Bangladesh and its soil will not be allowed tobeusedfor any type of terrorism and militancy.

She told the new police officers that her government wants to build up Bangladesh as a most peaceful nation in South Asia. “You with your hard work and integrity can help build such a peaceful Bangladesh.”

AFM Nizamuddin was given the Best Man Cup of the 27th BCS (police) cadre for his all-round best performances in all sectors of their hard training in policing skills. Motiur Rahman Siddiqui was given Best Horse Ride award.

A total of 138 apprentice ASPs —135 from the 27th batch and three from another batch — took part in the mind-blowing parade.

Earlier, on her arrival at Sardah Police Academy, Home Minister Sahara Khatun received her.

State Minister for Home Affairs Advocate Shamsul Haq Tuku, IGP Noor Mohammad and Police Academy Commandant Abdus Salam, PPM, were also present on the podium.