Lutfur Rahman Kajal, the newly elected MP from Cox’s Bazar-3 constituency, has given a positive message by taking a strong stand against extortion.

In an announcement made on his verified Facebook page, he said, “If anyone in my constituency is extorting, report it to the police immediately. A reward will be given for courage.” The post made on Saturday instantly went viral on social media.

The post’s comments section saw a huge positive response from the general public and supporters. Many have termed such an initiative as a timely and courageous step to build an extortion-free society.

MP Kajal was also vocal against extortion during the election campaign. The locals see her taking a strong stand on the issue immediately after being elected as a “message of a new political culture.”

According to political analysts, this announcement indicates a stance against crime regardless of party affiliation. Cox’s Bazar-3 constituency is an important area dependent on tourism, fisheries and trade.

Local businessmen hope that if effective steps are taken to prevent extortion, business and trade will return to normalcy and an investment-friendly environment will be created.

His announcement on social media has created new optimism in the area. Now the expectation of the common people is that the announcement will be reflected at the field level, and Cox’s Bazar-3 will be a model constituency free from extortion.