After a three-day shutdown sparked by a student-led anti-discrimination protest and subsequent clashes, over half of Bangladesh\u2019s police stations have resumed operations under tight security measures, including military and border guard deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of yesterday, 361 out of 639 police stations across the country have reopened, according to the Police Headquarters. This move comes after days of intense violence that saw several police stations targeted with attacks, vandalism, and arson. The worst-hit stations are still undergoing assessments and repairs to become operational again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The situation became critical when widespread protests escalated into direct confrontations with the police, leading to several casualties. The unrest peaked around the time of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure from the country on August 5, which was followed by a nationwide cessation of police activities. Police officers were hesitant to return to their stations, prompting the deployment of Ansar members to guard the premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the capital city of Dhaka, 29 out of 50 stations are now operational with the support of the military to ensure the safety of the police force. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) reported that activities resumed early yesterday morning, with army personnel stationed at various locations to facilitate the reopening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has taken charge of security at 21 border-area stations, significantly increasing their patrols and surveillance to prevent any further incidents. According to a BGB press release, stations in the Rangpur and Jessore regions are operational under strict supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new Inspector General of Police, Md. Moinul Islam, issued a directive last Wednesday ordering all police personnel to report back to duty within 24 hours. This directive was part of an effort to stabilize the situation and reassure the public of the police\u2019s capability to maintain law and order. Additional support from the public was requested to aid in this transitional period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the gradual reopening of the stations, many police officers remain anxious and some are protesting for better conditions and the establishment of an independent police commission. These factors contribute to the partial functionality of many stations, where police are managing to register complaints and process general diaries under challenging conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Chittagong, out of 16 stations, eight have resumed operations, with the others still dealing with the aftermath of the attacks. The police in these stations are predominantly in civilian clothes and maintaining minimal operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities remain hopeful that the situation will fully normalize soon. Abdul Mannan Mia, the Additional Commissioner of Crime of the city police, expressed optimism that complete restoration of police functions across the country is imminent as confidence among police personnel slowly returns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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