River Police chief calls for enhanced security in waterways ahead of election

River Police Chief Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kusum Dewan stressed the importance of strengthening election-related security across riverine and coastal areas of Bangladesh, ahead of the upcoming 13th National Election,

The directives came during the Crime Review and Welfare Meeting for November and December 2025 held under his chairmanship.

The meeting reviewed law and order situations within the jurisdiction of the 11 regions of the River Police.

At the outset, detailed discussions were held on the progress of several important cases under investigation related to incidents in naval and riverine areas.

Special emphasis was given to election security action plans, including safeguarding River Police stations and outposts, region-based operational deployment, intensified river patrols, and emergency rescue preparedness during the election period.

Addressing the meeting, Kusum Dewan directed the River Police to work in close coordination with district police, other law enforcement agencies, and allied forces to ensure peaceful polling.

He emphasised strong naval patrols, check posts, systematic searches, and continued special combing operations, alongside ongoing anti-jatka killing drives.

Dewan further instructed that regular crime prevention activities must continue uninterrupted, despite the heightened election duties.

To ensure both security and welfare, the River Police chief directed Regional Superintendents of Police to conduct regular visits to police stations and outposts under their jurisdiction.

In his concluding remarks, Dewan urged officers to maintain professionalism, discipline, and integrity, highlighting the critical role of the Naval Police in protecting democratic processes in river-based constituencies and preserving the force's reputation.

The meeting concluded with the distribution of awards in special categories among officers of different ranks for their outstanding performance during the reviewed period.

The meeting was attended both physically and virtually by the DIG of River Police Md Mizanur Rahman, Additional DIG, Superintendents of Police, Additional Superintendents of Police, Assistant Superintendents of Police and Inspectors of Police.