PM calls for stronger police role against mob violence, teen gangs and drugs

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (9 May) urged police to play a more effective role in curbing mob violence, teenage gangs and drugs.

He made the remark in a message on the National Police Week 2026. A four-day programme marking the week begins tomorrow (10 May). 

The PM said restoring people's confidence in the police and improving law and order is the priority of the government.

He said a professional and responsible police force is very important to safeguard the country's stability and public confidence. The police week is a unique moment to fulfill the commitment of police to be a reliable force, he added.

Tarique also said the present government is implementing an elaborate programme to build a prosperous, self reliant and justice-based democratic country. But the target would be difficult to achieve without making public life secure and relaxed. 

"As a law enforcing agency, the role of police is very important. In every national crisis the force have played their role very professionally and sincerely. 

"The role of police in the last general election has clearly manifested that police can work efficiently if they get a congenial and favourable atmosphere," he said.

Not only in the country, the police force have shown their success in the international arena also, the PM said, adding that their contribution in the UN peace keeping missions has glorified the dignity of Bangladesh.

Tarique said a democratic government has been established through a free and fair election after a long one and half decade. 

"Peace and relief also has been returned to public life. People now want to see a country free from a culture of disappearance, abduction and fear. So, the police forces must have to play the highest role to maintain such a peaceful society," he added.

It is indispensable to ensure stability of the state to keep the democratic progress of the country sustainable, he further said.