State Minister Tuku calls for school monitoring to curb juvenile crime, drug abuse

Senior Reporter / The legalvoice24 Media:

Dhaka, 1o November:

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku today stressed the need for stepped-up surveillance on educational institutions to curb juvenile delinquency and drug abuse across the capital and beyond.

The state minister made the remarks while addressing the monthly meeting of the Dhaka District Law and Order Committee as the chief guest at the Dhaka Deputy Commissioner’s conference room this morning.

​ The previous fascist government destroyed our social fabric. Juvenile gangs were virtually non-existent in the past, but over the last 17 years, young people have been dragged into criminal activities, said Tuku, who also oversees law enforcement and development activities in Dhaka district. This tendency must be checked immediately before it escalates further.

​ Calling directly on education officials, the state minister emphasized that regular visits to schools and colleges are imperative. Many problems can be resolved if education officers inspect institutions regularly and principals and headmasters keep close tabs on student activities, he said, calling for utmost sincerity from all stakeholders.

​ The state minister also urged officials across all sectors-including agriculture to carry out their duties at the field level with strict accountability. Everyone must uphold their moral responsibility, he said, adding that progress and accountability for each sector will be reviewed at the next monthly meeting.

​ Highlighting the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the state minister noted that the head of government has demonstrated a remarkably open and inclusive approach to governance. There is no shortage of generosity, sincerity, and responsibility on our part, the state minister said. The former administration brought nearly every sector to the brink of collapse. It will take a collective, sincere effort from all of us to turn the country around.

​ The state minister added that the Prime Minister expects every public servant to act strictly within the framework of rules and regulations. With full cooperation, we can meet the expectations of the public, he said.

​ Chaired by Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam, the meeting was addressed by Dhaka-6 MP Ishraq Hossain as special guest. Dhaka-4 MP Syed Zainul Abedin; MPs from reserved women’s seats Shirin Sultana, Shammi Akhter, and Sanjida Islam Tuli; Dhaka District Superintendent of Police Shamima Parveen; Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs); and Officers-in-Charge (OCs) of various police stations, alongside local administration officials and law enforcement representatives, were also present. //