Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque has directed the officers of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to tighten militant repression and drug disposal.

He gave this order at a special law-enforcing meeting at DMP headquarters. The information was received from the police headquarters on Friday noon.The circular said that in the meeting held on Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia and senior police officials were present.In the meeting, the IGP said, "We are expressing our satisfaction over the current activities of DMP. Law and order situation has been kept fair and normal by performing duties with efficiency and professionalism. Officials should be praised for keeping security and overall law and order in all socio-cultural events including Eid, Puja-Parbhan, Rathjatra, Pahela Baishakh.The police chief further said, "Terrorism and drugs are currently a big challenge for the police. To prevent militancy and to take a tough position to eliminate drugs. Can not be discounted. At the same time, we have to work now to ensure the overall safety of all the animals, including the sacrifice of the animals in the cowshed, Eidgah.