Fear of forced retirement, punishment over past deeds, and uncertainty surrounding transfers and promotions are weighing heavily on police officials. Many of them say they are now hesitant before making decisions that could later become politically controversial.

On February 7, 2025, a group of men allegedly took over Md Shamim’s rickshaw garage in Kallyanpur, forcing out all 16 rickshaws kept there.

DIGs and additional DIGs removed under Public Service Act

Bangladesh Police has proposed renaming its specialised counterterrorism agency, the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU), and expanding its mandate to cover broader internal security and national stability, prompting concerns among serving officers that the move could dilute its core counterterrorism mission.

District units adopt dark blue, metropolitan police light olive, with khaki trousers for all

Home ministry notifications announce promotions and pay-grade elevations for 7 senior police officials

Salahuddin Ahmed says priority should be on building operational and maintenance capacity before creating a new unit

Move taken in ‘public interest,’ home ministry says

Bashundhara Kings and Bangladesh Police kept their hopes of reaching the Federation Cup knockout stage alive after securing crucial wins at separate venues on Tuesday.

As families reunite across the country, many officers spend the festival directing traffic, managing crowds, and missing home

Reinstated by interim govt last year, he takes charge as the country’s top police official

Talk of a major reshuffle has centred on the force’s two most powerful offices--IGP, DMP

As major political parties prepare their election manifestos, law enforcement experts and rights activists urge them to make law and order a top priority, keep police free from political interference, and end the partisan use of the force.

Sraboni Mallick spoke to The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about the national championship, the progress of women's kabaddi and her personal journey.

Decision pending 110 metropolitan police stations

Training programmes intensified to enhance professionalism, efficiency, preparedness

Ending undue political, bureaucratic control the only way forward

Following the filing of a rape case on April 9 last year, Adabor police launched an investigation. Forensic and DNA tests were conducted at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Rab to continue wearing black for now, Ansar proposes changing the selected colour

After six years of legal procedures and waiting, Oman expatriate Morium Akter returned home in early August to reclaim her private car from Kafrul Police Station.