Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said the government has begun preparing comprehensive lists of criminals and extortionists across the country as part of a decisive drive to restore law and order.

“We're preparing the lists of extortionists and criminals in an unbiased way from across the country starting from Dhaka,” he said.

The minister made the remarks after a meeting with senior officials of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and officers-in-charge (OCs) of 50 police stations under its jurisdiction at the DMP headquarters here.

Highlighting that establishing the rule of law remains a top priority of the government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), he said the drive would be conducted fairly and without bias.

The Home Minister called upon police officials to carry out their duties with professionalism and integrity to ensure public safety and maintain law and order across the capital and beyond.

He expressed hope that coordinated efforts between law enforcement agencies and the government would help curb criminal activities and extortion, reinforcing public confidence in the justice system.

The Home Minister announced decisive action on two critical issues to safeguard law and order in the country.

First, he said that a comprehensive list of extortionists is being prepared, and all identified individuals will be brought under the law without exception.

Second, he said that strict measures will be taken against armed terrorists and those accused of corruption who are destabilizing society.

A transparent and well-documented list of individuals involved in criminal activities and social unrest is currently being finalized, he added..

Based on this list, law enforcement agencies will conduct coordinated operations across the country, beginning in Dhaka,  the minister asserted.

"There will be no concessions or compromises," he added.

All actions will proceed strictly in accordance with the rule of law, he vowed saying 

restoring peace, stability, and a sound law-and-order situation remains the government’s top priority. 

He expressed confidence that the planned initiatives will be implemented very soon and called upon the media and the public to extend their full cooperation in this national effort.