The law enforcers faced widespread criticism for their handling of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement protests before the changeover in power
Published : 20 Jan 2025, 02:55 PM
The government has decided to change the uniforms worn by the police, Rapid Action Battalion, and the Bangladesh Ansar in the face of widespread criticism for their handling of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement protests before the changeover in power.
Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said the decision had been finalised at an advisory council meeting on law enforcement on Monday.
Jahangir spoke to the media after the meeting.
“The decision to change the uniform for the police, the RAB and the Ansar, has been taken. These three have been selected. It will be implemented gradually. It cannot be done all at once.”
“Along with the uniform, everyone has to change their mindset.” said the advisor.
Before the meeting began, 18 police, Ansar and RAB personnel wearing different designs of uniforms entered the meeting. Three of them were then approved.
In addition to discussions of the law and order situation in the country, the situation on the border was also discussed.
He said, “The situation on the border is largely stable, there is no major problem.”
The advisory council also approved the use of sound grenades and tear gas by Border Guard Bangladesh at the border.