President
Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the police to become harsher in resisting
anarchic situation and looting in the country.
He
made the directives when newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md
Mainul Islam paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban here.
"Each
police member should maintain the 'chain of command' and perform their duties
with high morale and bravery . . . And the IGP must take necessary steps in
this regard," he instructed.
Later,
President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin briefed reporters.
Congratulating
the new IGP, President Shahabuddin said the role of police is very important in
maintaining law and order in the country and ensuring the safety of people's
lives and properties.
The
President said in the prevailing situation, normalization of the law and order
in the country is most important and the police have to do this work.
During
the meeting, President's Office Secretary Md. Wahidul Islam Khan, Military
Secretary Major General Md Adil Chowdhury and President's Press Secretary Md
Joynal Abedin were present during the meeting.