Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus convened an urgent high-level security summit at the State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday to evaluate the nation’s prevailing instability. Flanked by Home Adviser Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman, and senior leadership from various intelligence and police wings, the Chief Adviser focused on neutralizing emerging threats to public peace.

Strategic Planning for High-Profile Events

Key agenda items included the logistical and security arrangements for the anticipated return of BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh. Additionally, the leadership discussed a comprehensive strategy to safeguard the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities, ensuring that religious and seasonal celebrations proceed without interference.

Progress in Criminal Investigations and Arrests

During the session, the government provided a status update on the investigation into the assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent spokesperson for the Inqilab Manch and a recognized martyr of the July uprising. Professor Yunus issued strict directives for the immediate apprehension of those responsible for Hadi’s death.

Furthermore, law enforcement agencies disclosed that 31 individuals have been digitally identified via surveillance footage for their roles in recent assaults on the offices of two national newspapers and two cultural institutions. Following coordinated raids across the capital and other districts, six suspects Md. Kashem Faruqi, Md. Saidur Rahman, Rakib Hossain, Md. Naim, Md. Sohel Rana, and Md. Shafiqul Islam were taken into custody. A manhunt is currently underway for the remaining perpetrators.

Diplomatic Security and Ongoing Challenges

The administration also addressed diplomatic safety, identifying three individuals involved in a recent disturbance near the Indian Assistant High Commissioner’s residence in Chattogram. However, the meeting acknowledged a difficult reality: despite these formal assurances and the government’s stated crackdown, reports of atrocities and localized violence across the country continue unabated. Observers note that persistent unrest remains a significant challenge to the interim administration’s authority.

Maintaining Order for National Elections

Professor Yunus closed the meeting by reiterating that maintaining civil order is the government’s highest priority. He described the restoration of the rule of law as a non-negotiable prerequisite for conducting the country’s upcoming national elections, stating that peace must be preserved at any cost.

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