On Saturday, Deputy Commissioner Masud Alam said, “August marks the month of government change through mass uprisings. Following last year’s intense public movement, the ruling Awami League government fell on August 5. This has created apprehension among the public this year, with many fearing possible sabotage. Amid this situation, police have assured that there is no cause for security concerns, as all police units remain vigilant.”
The deputy commissioner made these remarks during a press conference at the DMP Media Center on Saturday afternoon. The briefing was organised to share details about an arrest made in a robbery case involving perpetrators posing as RAB officials.
During the conference, questions arose regarding potential sabotage threats in August, prompting journalists to seek the police’s stance. In response, authorities announced plans for a combing operation across Dhaka this month.
Deputy Commissioner Masud Alam stated, “Since the beginning of August, various concerns have been raised. All our teams, police stations, and units are actively working.”
He explained that raids are being conducted in high-risk locations, including residential hotels, mess halls, and other suspicious areas. “Many flats in Dhaka are registered under the names of leaders from the ousted government—some individuals own five to seven flats, possibly used to house activists. We are inspecting each of these locations.”
He added, “Even in certain slum areas where sabotage activities might occur, we are conducting combing operations.”
When asked by journalists, he confirmed that arrests are being made daily as part of these raids.
DMP’s Media and Public Relations Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman reiterated that there is no security threat at present.