(BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today visited the Forensic Chemical Laboratory of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Mohakhali, temporary headquarters of the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) at Purbachal and under-construction headquarters of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit at Agargaon in the capital.

During the visit to the CID laboratory, the minister stressed enhancing forensic capabilities, expanding the use of modern technology, and strengthening scientific investigation procedures.

He exchanged views with officials and observed various forensic examination activities.

At the ATU temporary headquarters in Purbachal, the Home Minister emphasized strengthening the unit`s operational capacity, modernization, and technology-driven counterterrorism activities to effectively combat militancy and terrorism.

He also discussed law and order, anti-terror operations, and national security issues with officials concerned.

The minister said the government is working to build a more modern, skilled, and coordinated law enforcement system to ensure public safety and national security.

The Home Minister also inspected the under-construction headquarters of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit at Agargaon in the capital today.

During the visit at CTTC, the minister reviewed the overall progress of the project, including its security infrastructure and technology-based operational facilities.

Officials concerned informed him that the construction work is progressing with the target of completing the project within the stipulated timeframe.

Once operational, the new CTTC building is expected to significantly enhance the unit`s operational capacity in combating cybercrime, militancy, and transnational crimes through advanced technological support.

Senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner, and top CTTC officials were present during the inspection.