Bangladesh is making diplomatic efforts to bring back two suspects arrested in India in connection with the Sharif Osman Bin Hadi murder case, Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir said on Monday.
Speaking at a press briefing at the Police Headquarters Media Centre in Dhaka, the police chief said authorities are coordinating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through official diplomatic channels to facilitate the return of the suspects to face trial in Bangladesh.
“We may soon see them brought back to Bangladesh,” Md Ali Hossain Fakir told journalists.
The suspects, Faisal Karim Masud, 37, and Alamgir Hossain, were arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police from the Bongaon border area in India. Indian authorities reportedly detained them on charges of illegal entry and for their alleged involvement in the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, spokesperson of the political platform Inqilab Moncho.
Bangladesh police said efforts are underway to ensure that the suspects are returned through legal and diplomatic processes so that the investigation and judicial proceedings can move forward.
During the briefing, Md Ali Hossain Fakir also highlighted ongoing law enforcement efforts across the country, saying police have adopted a zero-tolerance policy against extortion and organised crime. He noted that targeted block raids have already been carried out against suspected terrorists, extortionists and drug traffickers, and similar operations will continue.
The police chief acknowledged that relations between the public and law enforcement had suffered in the past and stressed the need to rebuild trust. He said Bangladesh Police is working to establish every district headquarters police station as a “zero complaint thana”, where citizens can receive services without facing unnecessary difficulties. Under the plan, senior officers will monitor police station activities to ensure accountability and improved service delivery.
Md Ali Hossain Fakir said authorities are also focusing on reducing police response time so officers can quickly reach crime scenes and take legal action. He added that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will be further modernised to improve the quality of investigations and ensure faster completion of cases so that offenders can be brought to justice.
With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, the police chief said security measures have been strengthened across the country to ensure safe travel for people returning to their hometowns. Police have increased monitoring on highways, waterways and railways to prevent robbery, extortion and piracy. District police have been instructed to assist highway police, while the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is also deployed along major routes.
Security has also been tightened at major shopping centres and markets to prevent theft and snatching during the busy holiday period.
Md Ali Hossain Fakir noted that labour tensions sometimes arise in the ready-made garment sector before Eid over wages and allowances, which can affect law and order. He said police are working with labour leaders, factory owners and industry groups such as BGMEA and BKMEA to address potential disputes and identify vulnerable factories.
The police chief added that authorities will maintain strong vigilance to prevent the rise of extremist militant activity, emphasising that law enforcement agencies remain committed to maintaining public safety and stability across the country.
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