The police in Bangladesh hardly ever enjoyed the reputation of being polite, helpful and courteous. They have a public image of abysmal corruption, tyranny, indiscipline and highhandedness. Despite the state minister's eulogy for their bravery and tolerance, in the recent past the police exhibited their real face and loathsome mentality towards the people they ought to serve. The shameful incidents in Dhanmondi Road 27, at Kansat and at Chittagong, to cite a few examples, amply exhibit the petrifaction of the police force. We appeal to the people of Bangladesh to pour contempt and raise a loud voice to put an end to incidents like savage beating of a venerable old man in full view of foreign players.
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