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country. It has not been widely accepted. Therefore, following a proposal from the police, we considered the matter.”
“We thought of how a traditional uniform could be provided. The earlier shirt [navy blue] has been retained for metropolitan police and nationwide use. However, khaki trousers will be introduced,” he added.
On the issue of forced retirements, the home minister said decisions were taken after scrutiny by an internal committee. These steps were implemented in line with regulations to ensure that no injustice is done, he added.
His comments came a day after 16 deputy inspectors general and an additional DIG were sent into forced retirement.
Salahuddin said the administration had inherited a “fragile and chaotic state”, but insisted the government was moving in the right direction to restore public order.
Speaking about criminals released on bail after August 5, 2024, the home minister said obtaining bail is a matter for the courts, but the police remain vigilant.
He also said a joint operation against drugs, illegal arms and extortion was launched on May 1.
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me’,” Shafiqul said, breaking down in the tribunal.
He was testifying in a case involving 17 individuals, including several former top officials and army officers, over enforced disappearance linked to a Task Force for Interrogation (TFI) cell allegedly operated under the Rapid Action Battalion.
According to Shafiqul, who also serves as joint secretary of Hefazat-e-Islam’s Dhaka metropolitan (Paltan) unit, he was picked up from Mohammadpur on the night of January 13, 2022, while returning to Purbachal after Esha prayers.
Shafiqul said he could hear the screams of other detainees and later communicated with two of them -- Mehedi Hasan Dollar from Mymensingh and Sohel Rana from Sherpur.
He will continue his deposition today.