Desk Report:
The fifth meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs of the 13th National Parliament was held today at the National Parliament House, presided over by the Committee Chairperson, Zainul Abedin.
The meeting featured a detailed discussion on the overall law and order situation in the country. Comparative statistics on crimes committed between January and September for the years 2025 and 2026 were presented, along with specific data for the third quarter (July–September) of both years. The presented statistics covered various offenses, including robbery, dacoity, murder, crimes falling under the Speedy Trial Act, rioting, rape, acid attacks, violence against women, child abuse, kidnapping, theft, burglary, attacks on police, and offenses related to the Arms Act, explosives, narcotics, and smuggling. The data indicated a significant improvement in the country’s law and order situation compared to the past. The committee members present at the meeting expressed their satisfaction with this improvement.
Furthermore, the meeting addressed measures taken to prevent and curb issues such as drug abuse, extortion, mugging, juvenile gangs, and organized crime across the country. Discussions also covered government initiatives, including efforts to control drug abuse and the establishment of a dedicated Cyber Police Unit to combat cybercrime. It was recommended that law enforcement agencies utilize modern, up-to-date technology to prevent and control such crimes.
Committee member Md. Nurul Islam inquired about the steps taken to prevent and control crimes recently occurring in the capital, Dhaka. In response, committee member and Minister of Home Affairs, Salahuddin Ahmad, outlined the actions taken by law enforcement agencies to prevent and control crime, as well as the progress achieved in this regard. The meeting was attended by committee members, including Minister of Home Affairs Salahuddin Ahmed, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, National Parliament Whip Mia Nuruddin Ahmed Apu, as well as Md. Monowar Hossain, Shirin Sultana, Md. Nurul Islam, and Md. Abdul Baten.
Also present at the meeting were the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Inspector General of Police, Directors General of various departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs, heads of relevant agencies, other senior officials, and concerned officials from the National Parliament Secretariat.
