‘Conspirators’ exist in police and media, IGP says

Bangladesh’s inspector general of police, Md Ali Hossain Fakir, warned of “conspirators” inside the police force and among journalists, calling for unity against them.

Speaking to reporters after a cleanliness campaign at Rajarbagh Police Lines School and College, organized by Community Bank Bangladesh, Fakir said the entire police force should not be blamed for irregularities and corruption committed by a small group of members.

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I once said not even one percent of our force is bad. The media then began reporting that I was trying to justify irregularities. I later proved through analysis that only 0.70 percent among us are involved in crime. Not even one percent. Why should my entire police force take the blame for that small number of corrupt members?

“I once said not even one percent of our force is bad. The media then began reporting that I was trying to justify irregularities. I later proved through analysis that only 0.70 percent among us are involved in crime. Not even one percent. Why should my entire police force take the blame for that small number of corrupt members?” he said.

Fakir urged journalists to report crimes and irregularities, but said they should avoid false allegations that could weaken the morale of police personnel. “If we commit any crime, write about it. But do not spread false accusations and break the morale of police,” he said.

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If we commit any crime, write about it. But do not spread false accusations and break the morale of police.