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Published : 25 Mar 2026, 10:37 PM
The government has pledged to clamp down on “mob culture” and restore the rule of law in the country.
Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan outlined the government's commitment on Wednesday at a media briefing on the Tarique Rahman administration's first month in office.
The comment came in response to a question about a mob forming around a detained former lawmaker at a court the previous day.
Referring to earlier statements by the government, particularly from the home minister, Zahir said the administration’s position on mob violence was already clear.
“However, we should all remember that although we have taken on the responsibility to establish the rule of law, we have to fulfil that responsibility against a long background of lawlessness.”
He added that the government hoped to move past the legacy of prolonged wrongdoing and disorder.
“Our government is firmly committed to curbing mob culture and establishing the rule of law.”
At the briefing, Zahir also presented updates on the government’s election commitments and policy steps. These included the Family Cards programme, monthly allowances for imams, muazzins and religious leaders of other faiths, and canal excavation initiatives.
He also referred to the latest status of Farmer Cards, the prime minister’s directive for Secretariat offices to open at 9am, and a reduction in VIP protocol.
Other measures he highlighted included bus services for women, easy-term loans for overseas employment, simplified investment procedures for foreign entrepreneurs, energy-saving steps in government offices, and a decision that ruling party MPs would not accept duty-free cars or government plots.
This was Zahir’s first official press briefing since taking office as minister.
Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farzana was present at the event.
