A monthly law and order meeting was held in Mollahat upazila today to discuss measures to curb crime and maintain a peaceful environment. The meeting, organised by the upazila administration, took place at the Upazila Parishad auditorium at 10:30am, chaired by Upazila Executive Officer Sumona Airin. Bagerhat-1 constituency MP Md Mashiur Rahman Khan attended as the chief guest. Officials from various government departments, law enforcement agencies, political and social organisations, and local journalists and community leaders participated in the meeting.
Concerns Raised
Speakers expressed concern over petty crimes, traffic congestion, child marriage, drug abuse, and social degradation in different parts of the upazila. They stressed the need for coordinated efforts by the administration, law enforcement agencies, public representatives, political and social organisations, and citizens to address these problems.
Calls for Cooperation
Mashiur Rahman Khan highlighted that ensuring public security and building a peaceful society are key government commitments. He called for stronger cooperation among the administration, law enforcement agencies, public representatives, and citizens to improve the law and order situation. He also urged all stakeholders to work together to make Mollahat free from drugs, terrorism, and crime.
Collective Responsibility
Sumona Airin emphasised that maintaining law and order is a collective responsibility, not one that rests solely with the administration. She urged government departments, public representatives, and responsible citizens to work together to prevent drug abuse, child marriage, juvenile crime, and social degradation.
Next Steps
The meeting decided to continue coordinated efforts between the administration and local people to maintain law and order. It called on all stakeholders to play a more active role in ensuring a peaceful and secure environment across the upazila.
