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
Title-contenders Mohammedan SC notched up an easy 11-1 win over Dilkusha SC while Usha KC toiled hard to clinch a 3-2 victory over Bangladesh Police in their respective matches in the Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
Police officers want postings at the Anti-Corruption Commission, National Security Intelligence, Department of Narcotics Control, Department of Immigration and Passports, BRTA, and BIWTA.
Bangladesh Police's Colombian forward Horacio Ibarguen Garcia scored the second hattrick of the Bangladesh Premier League season in a 4-1 thrashing of Brothers Union at the Muktijuddho Smriti Stadium in Rajshahi yesterday.
The onus of ensuring malpractice-free management of the police force squarely rests with the police hierarchy.
Process of dealing with errant officers should be reformed
Sitakunda OC, his associates must face legal action for alleged crimes
Police must take action against violators of firearm licensing policy
Do we need more of the same police?
Why was his excessive use of force not addressed before?
Authorities must investigate the allegation of girl "taking her own life" during police raid in Mirpur
