Dhaka: There are currently no alarming signs indicating a resurgence of extremism in Bangladesh although law enforcement agencies continue round-the-clock monitoring of suspected extremist activities through online platforms, social media, intelligence inputs, and their own databases, said chief of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit on Monday.

According to United News of Bangladesh, Additional Commissioner of DMP and chief of CTTC unit Mohammad Shamsul Haque, speaking at a press briefing at the DMP Media Centre, assured that authorities remain vigilant and promptly launch operations whenever any information on extremist activities is received.

Responding to a question regarding recent incidents, including explosions in Keraniganj and the recovery of a bomb-like object in Motijheel, Haque stated, “We have been continuously monitoring extremism through online platforms, social media, our database, and intelligence information. Whenever we receive any information, we immediately conduct operations. We are keeping these issues under control and making our highest efforts.”

When asked if there were signs of extremism resurgence, Haque clarified, “No, we do not have any scope to say that at this moment. However, we can say that we are not seeing any alarming signs of that nature in the country.”

Regarding the recovery of the bomb-like object in Motijheel, Haque noted that police took immediate action by deploying the bomb disposal unit to the scene. The Motijheel Division is currently investigating the incident, and it would be premature to comment on those involved or their motives until the investigation concludes.

In response to inquiries about arrests and progress in militancy-related cases, the CTTC chief mentioned that detailed statistics on arrests would be provided later.