Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged police across the country to introduce an online process for filing cases in order to reduce suffering and irregularities.

Yunus issued the instruction during a review of the country's law and order situation at a high-level meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday, according to a statement from the Chief Advisor's Office.

"Currently, an FIR [First Information Report] can only be filed after a visit to the nearest police station. The procedure is cumbersome and leaves opportunities for abuse," the statement said.

Yunus urged police to set up a dedicated call number -- like 999 -- to enable complainants to file an FIR from anywhere in the country.

"This will reduce the ha...