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KCC Administrator Manju dissatisfied with portrayal of his remarks
Published : Wednesday, 11 November, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Observer Correspondent
Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju has expressed dissatisfaction over a news report that he said presented his comments on the law-and-order situation in Khulna metropolitan area out of context, particularly regarding the role of Khulna Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Md Rezaul Karim.
Manju made the remarks while speaking to journalists on Tuesday (November 10) night, disputing the report's interpretation of his comments and praising the DIG's professional experience and previous performance.
A media outlet recently published a report titled "Alarming Spread of Silent Extortion in Khulna; Businesspeople and Ordinary Citizens Held Hostage: KCC Administrator Manju", based on the KCC administrator's comments on the city's law-and-order situation. The report questioned the effectiveness of law enforcement operations led by the Khulna Range DIG.
Manju said the report had incorrectly linked the DIG to his remarks. He clarified that his comments focused specifically on the law-and-order situation within the Khulna metropolitan area, while the Khulna Range DIG and the Khulna Metropolitan Police Commissioner have separate responsibilities and jurisdictions.
"What role would the Range DIG play in controlling crime within the metropolitan area?" he asked, suggesting that the DIG's inclusion in the report stemmed from a misunderstanding or was intentional.
Asked about DIG Md Rezaul Karim, who recently joined the Khulna Range, Manju said, "He is doing good work, and it is expected that he will perform even better in the future."
Praising the officer's professional background, Manju said Rezaul Karim had earned a strong reputation during his tenure in the police operations division. He expressed confidence that the DIG would perform even better after settling into his new role. Manju also stressed that cooperation between police and journalists could play an important role in improving the law-and-order situation in Khulna.
Earlier, the KCC administrator had expressed concern over alleged extortion, attacks and vandalism in the metropolitan area. He said various establishments, including hospitals, clinics, restaurants and coaching centres, had come under attack or faced extortion. He also claimed that doctors and businesspeople were living in fear and were even afraid to keep their mobile phones switched on. Extortion was also taking place at shops across the city, he alleged.
-AH
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