(BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said the government is taking strides to make the police more service-oriented and people-friendly by boosting its moral strength and professionalism.

The minister made the remarks today while briefing journalists at the conference room of the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Secretariat, following a ceremony where police personnel were honored for their commendable contributions and achievements in three recent high-profile incidents across the country.

Stating that the government has rewarded 15 police members who performed their duties with professionalism in recent incidents, the minister said that this process of recognizing good work and reprimanding misconduct would inspire every member of the police force to become more dutiful, sincere, and committed to justice.

He said the government rewarded 15 police personnel for their roles in promptly completing DNA tests and post-mortem examinations and submitting the charge sheet in the Ramisa murder case, saving the lives of at least 50 bus passengers through professional conduct at Daulatdia Ghat, and quickly solving a previously clueless teenage murder case in Gazaria, Munshiganj, and arresting the accused.

The minister said that such initiatives would boost the morale of police personnel.

Responding to a question from journalists, he said that the government has successfully overcome the image crisis that affected the police force after August 5.
According to him, the police are now far more people-friendly than before and have regained public confidence.

Referring to comparative crime statistics for 2024 and 2025, he stated that the country’s crime rate has declined significantly during the tenure of the current government compared to previous years, and that law and order have improved considerably across all categories.

In response to a question regarding government allocations for police investigations, the minister said that the ministry is actively considering increasing funding in the future to make investigations, post-mortem procedures, and police patrol operations more dynamic and effective.

Answering another question regarding action against police officers who had remained absconding in the past, the minister said no leniency would be shown toward absconding or disciplinary offenders.

He noted that multiple departmental cases had already been filed against the officers concerned in accordance with regulations and that the investigation process was in its final stages.

He said those facing cases under the ICT Act or the Penal Code would be brought to trial through the courts in accordance with the country’s laws. “No offender, whoever they may be, will be spared,” he said.

Home Secretary (routine charge) Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir, DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed and other senior officials from the ministry and Police Headquarters were present.

The minister presented certificates and financial rewards to 15 police personnel in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the three notable cases.