Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said police morale in Bangladesh has returned over the last six months [1].
The statement comes as the government seeks to stabilize national security and restore public trust in law enforcement following a period of significant unrest. The recovery of police confidence is viewed as a critical step toward ensuring the rule of law and maintaining order across the country.
Ahmed said that all security forces are currently working with full strength to improve the law and order situation [2]. He said that the current state of the country requires a balanced approach to governance. "In the Bangladesh we received after the 2026 student-mass uprising, we had to consider public expectations, the rule of law, and the law and order situation all together," Ahmed said [3].
This recovery follows a challenging transition period. The government has reached a milestone of 180 days in office [4]—a timeframe during which the administration has focused on reorganizing the security apparatus. The Home Minister said that the return of morale within the police force is essential for meeting the expectations of the citizenry.
Officials said that the effort to restore order is a national priority, specifically within Dhaka and other major hubs [2]. By focusing on the psychological recovery of the force, the ministry aims to ensure that officers can perform their duties effectively without the hesitation seen during previous periods of political volatility.
Ahmed said the last six months have been pivotal for the police force [1]. He said that the integration of security forces into a unified effort is now the primary mechanism for stabilizing the national environment [2].
“"Police morale has returned over the last six months."”
The Home Minister's assessment suggests that the Bangladeshi government believes it has moved past the immediate instability caused by the 2026 uprisings. By explicitly linking police morale to the 'rule of law,' the administration is signaling that the security forces are once again operational and aligned with the current government's objectives, which is a prerequisite for long-term political stability.
