More than 84 percent police stations have resumed operation across the country.
Operations have resumed at 538 police stations out of 639 across the country, sources at Police Headquarters said on Saturday.
More than 60 percent police personnel have joined the office at Dhaka Metropolitan Police Headquarters so far.
Mainul Hasan, commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said that that around 60 percent police personnel joined office at DMP Headquarters so far.
“The number will increase from tomorrow. Most police stations in the metropolitan area have already resumed operations,” he added.
Of the 110 police stations in metropolitan areas, 84 are currently operational. In the districts, 454 out of the total 529 police stations started operation on Saturday, sources at the Police Headquarters said.
Nine police stations in Gazipur resumed operations partially on Saturday amid security concerns.
The police stations are being guarded by a combined force of army personnel and students on a rotational basis. Gazipur Metropolitan Police Additional Commissioner Ahbar-uz-Zaman said police officers will take control of all police stations under their respective OCs by today.
Operations in Rajshahi are gradually returning to normal after recent attacks and vandalism.
Eight district police stations and nine metropolitan police stations have resumed activities so far. However, it may take several more days to restore full-scale patrolling and other services.
Operations have resumed with joint police and army personnel, but a lack of vehicles has hindered patrolling efforts, according to police sources.
The Rajshahi Metropolitan Police commissioner visited the headquarters today (10 August), which is currently being restored after looting and vandalism.
Local students have been assisting in the cleanup of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Headquarters, removing debris and recovering stolen property.
Operations have also resumed at 12 police stations in Bogura district following a five-day suspension, reports UNB.
Officers have restarted internal work under Bangladesh Army protection; however, patrols outside the stations will not be conducted as of Friday afternoon.
Bogura District Police Superintendent Zakir Hasan said all 12 police stations in the district are now operational, with army support ensuring security.
The Bogura Sadar Police Station, which is completely destroyed, is currently being operated from the DB office, he said.
Police stations across the country had been under attack following the fleeing of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina after a massive student-led movement.
These attacks resulted in the deaths and injuries of many police officers, forcing others to retreat. This led to a rapid collapse of the country’s policing system and prompted the ongoing strike by subordinate police members, who are demanding security and other benefits.
The new Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam had set a deadline for the striking officers to return to work by Thursday evening.
Senior police officials, including the police chief, have held meetings with local leaders in various districts to calm the situation and bring the striking officers back to work.
