Dhaka, Feb 19 (V7N) — Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has instructed police and other law enforcement agencies to quickly meet public expectations by earning the trust of the people.

The directive was given during a meeting with heads of various departments and organizations under the Home Ministry at the Secretariat on Thursday.

Key Points from the Meeting

  • Salahuddin Ahmed highlighted that after almost 15 years, a political government has been formed through transparent elections, creating high public expectations.

  • He emphasized the need to prioritize democratic reforms in the police and other law enforcement agencies to implement the government’s election manifesto effectively.

  • The Home Minister stressed restructuring institutions, improving ethics, and building public trust as essential steps.

  • To achieve these goals, he mentioned the need for new manpower and proper budget allocation from the Finance Ministry.

  • He directed the heads of departments and organizations to prepare suggestions and recommendations for planning and implementing reforms.

Attendees

The meeting was attended by Secretary (Routine Responsibilities) Md. Delwar Hossain, IGP Baharul Alam, heads of various departments, and division heads of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Salahuddin Ahmed noted that through these measures, the priorities for reform in law enforcement agencies would be clearly determined, signaling the government’s commitment to strengthening transparency, efficiency, and public confidence in security institutions.

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