Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday strongly condemned and expressed deep concern over the Inspector General of Police's (IGP) remarks that the police would resort to crossfire, if necessary, to maintain law and order, provided the government gives its approval.

TIB called on the government to obtain a formal explanation of the IGP's remarks, ensure their withdrawal along with an unconditional public apology, and hold him administratively accountable.

The organisation has also called for his removal from office until accountability is ensured.

According to TIB, the remarks send a dangerous message by presenting extrajudicial killings as an acceptable means of crime control, rather than addressing fai...