Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury attended meeting today on law and order over the celebration of the Chaitra Sangkranti and Pahela Baishakh at the Home Ministry in Dhaka. Photo: BSS

 
DHAKA, April 8, 2025 (BSS) - Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said the vandalism that occurred at various shops and businesses during the protest against the genocide in Gaza on Monday should not have happened, warning of tougher action against those involved in the vandalism.

"This should not have happened. So far, 49 individuals have been arrested in connection with the vandalism. We will remain vigilant to prevent recurrence of such incidents," he said.

He made the remarks while responding to a query on the government's stance regarding the incidents of vandalism, following a meeting on law and order held at the ministry's conference room at the Secretariat. The meeting was convened to outline the security plan for a peaceful celebration of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, 1432.

Mentioning that the duty of the home ministry is to ensure security in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country, he said, "We will take tougher action against those involved in the vandalism and make sure such type of incident will never happen again." 

Responding to another question, the Home Adviser said the attack on various shops and business establishments was not preplanned. "It happened by chance," he said.