Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun has said police will not face any image crisis due to the US visa policy, stating, “I don’t think that the police image will suffer because of the US visa restrictions”.

He made this comment in response to a question from journalists after attending a seminar at the Tourist Police Headquarters on Topkhana Road in the capital on Monday afternoon. 

The seminar, titled 'Combating Future Challenges in Tourism Security: Bangladesh Tourist Police Perspectives,' was presided over by Additional Inspector General of Tourist Police, Habibur Rahman. Prof Masudur Rahman of Dhaka University presented the main article in the event.

Meanwhile, the US State Department on Friday said it had begun applying the visa restrictions the US announced on May 24 this year. It said it imposed visa restrictions on members of law enforcement, the ruling party, and the political opposition.

Regarding the weapons brandished during recent clashes, the IGP was asked about their possible impact on the national elections. The IGP said, "Whenever there is a display of arms, we take action. We believed that we will be able to perform our duties properly during the national election”.

While asked about the special operation to seize weapons before the elections, the IGP said they will undertake this type of operation in due time but could share it with media for strategic reason.

The IGP also asserted that the law and order situation is completely under control in the country. He said they emphasized on zero-tolerance stating, "Whenever any incident occurs, we take immediate action. If any member of the police is involved, we do not exempt them either. We investigate each incident and take appropriate action."