Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has announced that a new commission will be formed to thoroughly review the BDR killings and ensure justice based on the commission’s recommendations. He made the statement on Monday at the Secretariat after a meeting with heads of various departments. The minister said the initiative aligns with the government’s election manifesto and emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear chain of command within law enforcement agencies.

Salahuddin criticized the previous lottery-based appointment process for police officers, saying it lacked transparency and did not consider service records. He warned that any illegal interference in police work, whether political or social, would face immediate action. The minister also stated that police operations would be monitored to prevent public inconvenience.

He added that the government is working to reform the police and restore morale after what he described as institutional damage during a previous authoritarian period. Salahuddin said he plans to visit different divisions to motivate officials and guide them toward forward-looking governance.