Nazrul Islam Manju, Administrator of the Khulna City Corporation (KCC), has expressed dissatisfaction over a news report that presented his comments on the law-and-order situation in the Khulna metropolitan area out of context. Manju specifically disputed the report’s characterization of his remarks regarding the role of the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Khulna Range, Md. Rezaul Karim, asserting that the interpretation provided was inaccurate. At the same time, he praised the DIG’s professional experience and past performance.

Manju made these remarks while speaking to journalists on Tuesday night.

A media outlet recently published a report based on statements made by the KCC Administrator concerning the law-and-order situation in Khulna. Titled "Alarming Spread of Silent Extortion in Khulna; Businesspeople and Ordinary Citizens Held Hostage: KCC Administrator Manju," the report questioned the effectiveness of law enforcement operations led by the DIG of the Khulna Range.

Expressing his displeasure, Nazrul Islam Manju stated that the way the report linked the DIG to his comments was entirely incorrect.

He clarified that his remarks focused specifically on the law-and-order situation within the Khulna metropolitan area. He pointed out that the responsibilities and jurisdictions of the Khulna Range DIG and the Khulna Metropolitan Police Commissioner are entirely distinct. "What role would the Range DIG play in controlling crime within the metropolitan area?" he asked, suggesting that the inclusion of the DIG in the report was based on a misunderstanding—or was perhaps even intentional.

Meanwhile, when asked for his assessment of DIG Md. Rezaul Karim—who recently joined the Khulna Range—the KCC Administrator remarked, "He is doing good work, and it is expected that he will perform even better in the future."

Commending DIG Rezaul Karim’s professional background, Manju noted that the officer had earned a strong reputation during his tenure in the police’s operations division. He expressed confidence that the DIG would excel further once he settles into his new role. Furthermore, Manju emphasized that mutual cooperation between the police and journalists could play a vital role in improving the law-and-order situation in Khulna.

Notably, Nazrul Islam Manju, the administrator of the Khulna City Corporation (KCC), recently expressed concern regarding allegations of extortion, attacks, and vandalism within the Khulna metropolitan area. Citing incidents of violence, destruction of property, and extortion across various establishments in the city, he noted that even hospitals, clinics, and service centers are being targeted and vandalized. Restaurants are coming under attack, and coaching centers are being subjected to extortion. Doctors and business owners are living in such fear that they are afraid to even keep their phones switched on. He further alleged that extortion is taking place in shops throughout the city.