Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir has called upon police officers to perform their duties with courage and dedication, inspired by patriotism, to maintain law and order in the country.

He made the call at a special meeting on law and order with senior police officials held at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in the city's Rajarbagh Police lines on Thursday.

The IGP said maintaining normal law and order in the capital is essential for the stability of the entire country as people from all walks of life, including foreign and local diplomats, live in Dhaka.

He stressed the need for increased direct monitoring by senior officers and proper supervision to make field-level policing more dynamic, saying...