Bangladesh, Oct. 26 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has condemned Inspector General of Police Ali Hossain Fakir's remarks on "crossfire", demanding his immediate removal over what it called a threat to the rule of law and human rights.

In a statement on Monday night, the party said police were not obliged to follow unlawful government orders, citing the Penal Code and Police Act, reports bdnews24.com.

It also called for the force to be freed from illegal practices and for a police commission to be formed in line with the July Charter.

At a bank opening in Old Dhaka earlier on Monday, Fakir said police would act as required by law and the Constitution, adding: "If crossfire is needed and the government allows it, we will do that."...