“You may have noticed that a few days ago our press secretary gave some instructions. The Dhanmondi OC’s comment was referring to remarks Shafiqul made earlier this month to journalists about Awami League programmes planned for Aug 15. We don’t interfere.”The press aide explained that journalists had asked him days earlier what the authorities would do if the Awami League held programmes on Aug 15. I am very embarrassed.”Asked if police had any instructions from the press secretary, Dhaka’s Ramna Division Deputy Commissioner Masud Alam said: “Why would there be instructions from the press secretary? “There is no scope for carrying out instructions from the press secretary.

Source: bd News24 August 15, 2025 13:05 UTC