Services have resumed at 538 police stations out of 639 across the country, according to the Police Headquarters. Services have resumed in 177 more police stations across the country as of 3:00pm on Saturday.
This brings the total number of operational police stations to 539 out of 639 nationwide, according to the Police Headquarters. Of these, 84 are Metropolitan Police Stations and 454 are district police stations.
On Friday, 361 police stations across the country resumed operations after being closed for three consecutive days.
Miscreants had attacked and set fire to nearly all police stations in the Dhaka Metropolitan Police area, according to the Police Headquarters.
Operations have now resumed in stations that sustained minimal damage. For those severely affected, a senior police officer wishing to remain anonymous said services would be restored within days through alternative arrangements.
"The number will increase today. Most police stations in the metropolitan area have already resumed operations," he added.
Of the 110 police stations in metropolitan areas, 84 are currently operational. In the districts, 454 of the total 529 police stations have begun operating today (10 August), sources at the Police Headquarters said.
Nine of Gazipur's 13 police stations partially resumed operations today amid ongoing security concerns.The police stations are being guarded by a combined force of army personnel and students on a rotational basis.
Police operations in Rajshahi are gradually returning to normal after recent attacks and vandalism.
Eight district police stations and nine metropolitan police stations have resumed activities so far. However, full-scale patrolling and other services may take several more days to restore.
Operations have resumed with joint police and army personnel, but a lack of vehicles has hindered patrolling efforts, according to police sources.
Police operations have resumed at 12 police stations in Bogura district following a five-day suspension.
Officers have restarted internal work under Bangladesh Army protection, however, patrols outside the stations will not be conducted as of Friday afternoon.
Bogura District Police Superintendent Zakir Hasan said all 12 police stations in the district are now operational, with army support ensuring security.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam had issued a deadline for the striking officers to return to work by Thursday (August 8) evening.
Senior police officials, including the police chief, have held meetings with local leaders in various districts to calm the situation and bring the striking officers back to work.
