A reported rise in piracy and abductions in parts of the Sundarbans following the recent national election has prompted the BNP-led government to initiate a series of coordinated security and administrative measures, State Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam said. Election period created a security gapAccording to State Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam, a significant portion of law enforcement and civil administration personnel were engaged in election-related responsibilities before and immediately after the polls. The State Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam has instructed all station heads to enhance vigilance and field-level engagement. Part of broader 180-day planState Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam further said the government’s 180-day action program includes enhanced measures for law enforcement and environmental governance in the Sundarbans. “We will not allow criminal groups to destabilize the Sundarbans again,” the state minister said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 24, 2026 16:15 UTC