Tuku calls for tighter school monitoring to curb juvenile crime, drugs

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku Tuesday called for stepped-up surveillance of educational institutions to curb juvenile delinquency and drug abuse in the capital and beyond.

Tuku made the remarks while addressing the monthly meeting of the Dhaka District Law and Order Committee at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference room this morning, where he was the chief guest.

“Juvenile gangs were virtually non-existent in the past, but over the last 17 years, young people have been dragged into criminal activities. The previous fascist government destroyed our social fabric,” he said. “This tendency must be checked immediately before it escalates further.”

Urging education officials to act, the state minister said 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.

 Tuku also asked officials in all sectors, including agriculture, to perform their duties at the field level with strict accountability.

 “Everyone must uphold their moral responsibility,” he said, adding that progress and accountability in each sector will be reviewed at the next monthly meeting.

 Highlighting the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, he said the head of government has shown a remarkably open and inclusive approach to governance.

 “There is no shortage of generosity, sincerity and responsibility on our part,” he 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 Prime Minister expects every public servant to act strictly within the framework of rules and regulations, he added. “With full cooperation, we can meet the expectations of the public.”
Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam presided over the meeting, and Dhaka-6 MP Ishraq Hossain was present as special guest.-UNB