Home Affairs Adviser Lt Col (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday asked authorities concerned to take necessary steps to stop the officers-in-charge (OCs) from taking bribes.

The home adviser issued the instruction while talking to reporters after attending the views-exchange meeting with the government officers and organisations in Jashore on Tuesday.

He also said that attempts to revive corrupt practices like "oil trading" in the police force, should be stopped.

The adviser also stressed the need for enhancing community policing to improve law and order situation.

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The adviser also asked the law enforcers to recover weapons looted during the July mass uprising and to keep vigil on top terrorists, released on bail.

He also instructed to take a strong stance against drugs and if anyone failing to take action against drugs might lose  job. “We do not want to open rehabilitation centres just focused on stopping drug trafficking,” he said.

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The  adviser also claimed that after taking charge of the office, it was possible to stop the recruitment trade in the police and transfer trade has also been under control.

He warned that anyone lobbying in his name would be offered tea and snacks for the first time and then handed over to law enforcement for a second time.