Staff Reporter
Visitors and shoppers at the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) are expressing frustration over issues such as overpriced food sold in unhygienic conditions, irregularities in parking under police supervision, and lax law enforcement, leading to embarrassing situations and a sense of insecurity.
During the previous government's tenure, the police force had already been criticized for various incidents such as immoral financial transactions, transfers and promotions under the political umbrella, and human rights violations in various fields. Members of this force have faced a new image crisis due to the indiscriminate use of weapons in the July-August movement. At that time, the police force became the target of anger for playing a controversial role. As a result of the reckless behavior of police officers and ordinary members at various levels, on the one hand, the public's trust in them has been lost, and on the other hand, they have also faced extreme crises.
Although Police Week is celebrated every year in early January, no visible preparations have been noticed so far. Usually, the preparations for observing Police Week start in December. However, this time, even after January 2, nothing is known about it, resulting in uncertainty about the event.