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against listed terrorists, extortionists and drug traffickers were continuing.

Urging the force to become a modern and public-friendly institution, the minister said the police must play an uncompromising role in protecting fundamental rights and establishing the rule of law.

To combat technology-based crimes, cybercrime, and cross-border offences, the government plans to send teams from the CID, SB, RAB, and Financial Intelligence abroad for advanced training.

Salahuddin emphasized the need to strengthen the relationship between the police and the public to control crime. He pointed out that public trust must be earned through community policing, bit policing, and “Open House Day” activities.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the event as chief guest; Senior Secretary of the Home Ministry Manzur Morshed Chowdhury spoke at the event as a special guest. IGP Md Ali Hossain Fakir delivered the welcome speech and Additional IGP (Crime and Operations) Khondoker Rafiqul Islam gave the vote of thanks.