Police personnel, except those in specialised units, will no longer be allowed to carry lethal weapons, in line with a decision made at the meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order yesterday.
The current process for filing complaints at a police station does not allow officers to initially authenticate the claims. As a result, this system is exploited, leading to the filing of many cases intended for personal or financial gain, revenge, or harassment against others.
The new official police monogram features the national flower, the Shapla (water lily), resting on water and encircled by paddy and wheat, with three jute leaves at the top.
Held meeting with officials of foreign companies, introduced dedicated emergency contact line
The Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, in its January 2025 report, has outlined a series of measures aimed at modernising the country's law enforcement framework.
The directive came during a meeting with the Home Adviser and police officials
Giving security guards police power raises concerns
Home ministry’s refusal to acknowledge this is baffling.
However, the official orders did not clarify the reason behind the decision
Police authorities should urgently address the problem
An atmosphere of mutual trust must be created
In a heartfelt social media post, Farooki pleaded with the public to show empathy and support to the police officers returning to their duties. He wrote, “We hope that our brothers and sisters in the police force will return to their duties within a day or two. We have high hopes that they will become a new police force for a new Bangladesh.”
Police authorities must operationalise all police stations urgently
Thirteen years ago, Md Halim (name changed) was promoted to police inspector.
Golam Saklain sent into forced retirement
In a major reshuffle, 40 top and mid-ranked police officials were transferred to new postings yesterday, weeks before three of its top officials, including the IGP, are scheduled to retire.
Bashundhara Kings played their last match of the season at their home venue and celebrated their fifth Bangladesh Premier League title on the trot with the trophy following a 2-2 draw against Bangladesh Police FC at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday.
The traffic divisions have so far taken legal action against 363 vehicles for carrying unauthorised stickers
Defending champions Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club dropped more points in the Green Delta Insurance Dhaka Premier Division Hockey League with a 5-5 draw against Bangladesh Police at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
