Labour and Employment and Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Saturday warned that those responsible for disrupting law and order in Sylhet will not be spared under any circumstances. Chowdhury said the Prime Minister has declared a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and extortion. On Friday, Khandker Abdul Muktadir, Member of Parliament for Sylhet-1 and Minister for Industries and Commerce, also issued a strong warning against snatchers. A day later, former Sylhet mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury reiterated a tough stance against such criminals. Meanwhile, Abdul Qaiyum Chowdhury, administrator of the Sylhet City Corporation, said the authorities are committed to maintaining peace in the city.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 07, 2026 18:40 UTC