Recent violent incidents indicate deteriorating law and order situation: Porwar

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has expressed concern over recent violent incidents in the capital, saying these occurrences indicate towards a deteriorating law and order situation.

Porwar made the remarks while briefing journalists after leaders of the packaging and accessories industry held a meeting with opposition leader and Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman at his official residence in the capital’s Minto Road area on Sunday, said a press release.

During the briefing, Porwar said if the law and order situation keeps deteriorating, the business sector will not remain secure.

Calling on the government to take swift steps, Porwar added that any plot to bring back the old system using muscle power will be thwarted by the people of the country. 

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Porwar also condemned recent attacks on individuals associated with the July uprising, terming them as unacceptable.

During the meeting between the Jamaat ameer and the leaders from Bangladesh Packaging and Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (BPAMEA), the industry’s role in the nation’s economy and the issues related to the sector were discussed.

Leaders from both sides were present during the meeting.