Bangladesh is turning a new page under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed launching a vigorous campaign against the deeply ingrained mob culture plaguing the country. In his debut address to the press on February 18 in Dhaka, Ahmed categorically stated that such unruly behavior will be eradicated without compromise.
Post a high-level strategy session with officials, the minister laid out the roadmap: protect all democratic entitlements, including peaceful rallies, but clamp down hard on unlawful disruptions. ‘I have specifically instructed that mob culture ends here. No promotion, no tolerance,’ he declared.
As highlighted by The Daily Star, Ahmed’s vision extends to overhauling law enforcement. He urged police units to transform into community partners, reversing years of eroded credibility. ‘Many agencies have fallen short. It’s time for police to befriend the public and reclaim their honor,’ he noted.
Accountability forms the bedrock of his reforms. Aiming for a transparent, graft-free home ministry, Ahmed warned of immediate repercussions for any criminal indiscretions within ranks. This firm policy not only aims to curb street vigilantism but also to instill discipline across security forces, paving the way for a law-abiding society where rights are exercised responsibly.