Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The Bangladesh Police Service Association has defended Inspector General of Police Ali Hossain Fakir's remarks that police would not hesitate to carry out "crossfire" operations if the government authorised them.

The association described the police chief's comments as a timely call for enforcing the law firmly while remaining within legal boundaries.

"The main significance of his remarks is to ensure appropriate action according to the circumstances within the limits of the law, and to strengthen police officers' professional confidence and ability to perform their duties," the organisation said in a statement.

Fakir made the remarks on Monday at an event in Dhaka's Chawkbazar.

He said police would act in accordance...