Published: 01:20 AM, 24 November 2025
No chance to deteriorate law and order ahead of elections: Home Adviser
Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said the law and order situation across the country has improved over the past one and a half years and there is no scope for it to deteriorate ahead of the next general election. He made the remark while responding to journalists after attending the regular Core Committee meeting on law and order at the Home Ministry in Bangladesh Secretariat on Sunday.
Jahangir said election rallies and processions will increase as the polls draw nearer.
On earthquake preparedness, he urged caution and said authorities are working to develop an early warning system, noting that Bangladesh currently lacks one.
"Many countries have apps that give warnings 10 seconds before a possible earthquake. We are considering developing similar apps in the future," he said, adding that discussions with experts will be held.
The Home Adviser emphasized strict adherence to building codes and urged RAJUK to carefully review proposals for buildings on filled-in waterbodies.
Regarding the Fire Service and Civil Defence, he said they have responded promptly to minor incidents, but the true effectiveness of preparedness can only be assessed after a major earthquake.
Bangladesh experienced four earthquakes on Friday and Saturday, leaving at least 10 people dead, scores injured, and several buildings tilted, raising widespread concern.
