Bangladesh Police

PM's call to police

The Prime Minister's call to the police while addressing the inauguration of the Police Week-2019 is timely. There is no denying that our police force lacks accountability and transparency.
5 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Cops want land, a fleet of choppers

Police high-ups yesterday placed before the home minister a host of demands that include land allocation for the force and appointment of police officials to the key posts, including that of the director general, at the passport department.
5 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Innocent must not face torture, harassment

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks the police to remain careful so that innocent people are not harassed and tortured during their duties. "You need to keep in mind that no innocent person should fall victim to torture and harassment by you," she says.
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Medal galore for police personnel

All 80 police officials holding commanding posts in divisions, districts and metropolitan areas, along with their 269 colleagues, are getting prestigious police medals this year.
29 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Police draw up long list of demands

Police officials are likely to come up with a list of demands in the upcoming Police Week to be held from February 4-8.
22 January 2019, 18:00 PM

2 held in Habiganj for illegally selling govt books

Police claim arrest of two persons from Habiganj municipality on charge of illegally selling textbooks of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB).
15 January 2019, 07:01 AM

2 bullet-ridden bodies found in Cox's Bazar

Police yesterday found the bullet-ridden bodies of two alleged Rohingya drug dealers in Cox's Bazar, known for its connection with the
5 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Cops foil demo over fresh polls under neutral admin

Police evict protesters demanding fresh election under a non-partisan caretaker government in front of Jatiya Press Club.
2 January 2019, 06:50 AM

Satkhira OC withdrawn for 'seeking vote for boat'

The officer-in-charge of Kolaroa Police Station in Satkhira, who allegedly violated electoral code of conduct by seeking vote for Awami League, is withdrawn and attached to district police lines.
22 December 2018, 18:00 PM

268 ASPs promoted to addl SP

Just 10 days ahead of the national elections, the government promoted 268 assistant superintendents of police to the post of additional superintendent of police.
20 December 2018, 14:08 PM

Police vehicle 'attacked' in Tangail

Four policemen were injured when unidentified criminals vandalised a police vehicle in Tangail's Sakhipur upazila early yesterday, police said.
19 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Harun made police SP of N’ganj

Harun-Ur-Rashid has been appointed as the superintendent of police in Narayanganj less than a month before the general elections.
2 December 2018, 14:46 PM

Sub-inspector 'accidentally shot' by inspector in police box

A sub-inspector of police was shot in the legs when an inspector “accidentally fired” his pistol inside Sergeant Ahad Police Box in the city's Gulistan area yesterday afternoon.
27 November 2018, 18:00 PM

235 promoted to police super

The government has promoted 235 additional superintendents of police to superintendents of police.
8 November 2018, 18:00 PM

22 top cops promoted

The Superior Selection Board (SSB) approved the promotion of 22 top police officials yesterday.The Superior Selection Board (SSB) approved the promotion of 22 top police officials yesterday.
6 November 2018, 18:00 PM

‘Cops, judges must together ensure justice’

Police and judiciary must work together to ensure justice to the people, High Court judge Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has says.
23 September 2018, 15:25 PM

People trusting police again

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said people were now getting back their trust and confidence in the police force as they were discharging their responsibilities with utmost honesty, sincerity, devotion and dedication to ensure their security.
16 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Recovery of illegal arms a top priority before polls

Inspector General of Police Mohammad Javed Patwary yesterday instructed field-level police officials to attach top priority to recovering illegal firearms and take measures to stop illegal use of legal firearms ahead of the national election.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM

‘Burnt body of cop’ recovered in Gazipur

A burnt body of a police official is recovered from Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur.
10 July 2018, 12:23 PM

Use handcuffs with caution, HC to police

The High Court directs the police to remain cautious so that they do not misuse the handcuff for detained people.
3 July 2018, 15:19 PM