Dhaka, March 10 -- The Department of Prisons has taken action against officials for various irregularities, including financial transactions.

A total of 12 officials were dismissed, six were sent on forced retirement, and 84 were suspended in the last seven months, said Inspector General of Prisons Brig Gen Syed Mohammad Motaher Hossain at a press conference on Monday afternoon.

Besides, the department filed departmental cases against 260 people, and 270 people have been sentenced to different terms during the same period, he said.

Home Adviser orders law enforcers to adopt tougher stance to prevent crimes

Hossain said strict directives were issued to jail superintendents and deputy inspectors general (DIGs) to ensure that prisoners r...