, May 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday asked the police administration to remain neutral and operate strictly in accordance with the law so that police stations can be trusted by people as reliable support centres in times of need.

"My message is clear: the police administration does not belong to any political party, and it must be run in accordance with the law. It is your responsibility to ensure that no innocent person becomes a victim of harassment," he said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing the "Welfare Parade" organised as part of Police Week-2026 at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in the Rajarbagh Police Lines.

He expressed the belief that crime control will become easier if police can build a ...