Dhaka, May 7 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said that the police force has returned to a disciplined state after the elected political government assumed office and the army will be gradually withdrawn.

"After the elected political government assumed office, it has been possible to restore discipline within the police force. According to the government's policy decision, the army will not remain deployed indefinitely for maintaining law and order. A decision has been taken to gradually withdraw the army through coordination among the police, military and relevant agencies," he said.

The Home Minister came up with the information while talking to reporters after a meeting on the current situation and future measures regard...