Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, has warned that any street demonstrations or unjustified demands following the announcement of the 13th National Parliamentary Election schedule will face strict action. Speaking at a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, he urged political groups to avoid disruptive programs after the schedule is declared.

Alam noted that since the interim government assumed office, around two thousand protests have occurred, but law enforcement has refrained from using rubber bullets, relying instead on tear gas and hot water dispersal. He emphasized that any post-schedule protests would be suppressed firmly and participants would face legal consequences. The advisory council also approved several key administrative and economic measures during its latest meeting.

Addressing another issue, Alam said the misuse of artificial intelligence technologies has led to a rise in fraud cases, damaging Bangladesh’s reputation abroad. The Chief Adviser has instructed authorities to take decisive action against those involved in AI-related fraud schemes.