No security threat surrounding 5 August programmes, govt on alert: Home adviser

The government remains on alert ahead of the programmes to be held tomorrow (5 August) in celebration of the anniversary of July-August uprising, and there is no security threat of any kind centring around the day, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.

"There is no reason for panic regarding 5 August. By the grace of Almighty Allah and with everyone's cooperation, all events and programmes will take place peacefully. The government is taking all necessary precautions," he said during a press briefing following a meeting of the Core Committee on Law and Order, held at the home ministry's conference room at the Secretariat today.

The adviser further stated that the government must remain vigilant at all times. "This is why various types of meetings are held and the cooperation of all stakeholders is sought."

In response to a question about the government's ongoing special operations, the adviser said the operations are being conducted nationwide and will continue until the upcoming elections.

Regarding the weapons of law enforcement agencies that reportedly went missing during last year's uprising, the adviser said, "Efforts are ongoing to recover the missing weapons that have not yet been retrieved, and all-out measures are being taken to that end."

Regarding juvenile crime in the capital, the adviser noted that such offenses are more prevalent in Mohammadpur area. "Alongside families, public awareness at the community level needs to be strengthened to address the issue."

When asked about mob violence, he responded, "Incidents of mob violence have decreased compared to before and will continue to decline. We are taking a zero-tolerance approach toward mob justice."

Senior Secretary of the ministry Nasimul Ghani, and Director General of the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Maj Gen Abdul Motaleb Sajjad Mahmud, were among the officials present at the briefing.