Bangladesh Police

Satkhira OC withdrawn for 'seeking vote for boat'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Police Station in Satkhira, who allegedly violated electoral code of conduct by seeking vote for Awami League, is withdrawn and attached to district police lines.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

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

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

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

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

235 promoted to police super

The government has promoted 235 additional superintendents of police to superintendents of police.
8 November 2018

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

‘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

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

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

‘Burnt body of cop’ recovered in Gazipur

A burnt body of a police official is recovered from Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur.
10 July 2018

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

Major reshuffle in police admin

In a major reshuffle in the police administration, 25 police officials are promoted to the rank of superintendent of police (SP) and given new postings.
5 April 2018

Women in police force now 6.6%: IGP

The number of women in Bangladesh Police force now is 11,667, what is 6.66 percent of the total force, Inspector General of Police Mohammad Javed Patwary says.
8 March 2018

Foundation stone of ‘Police Memorial’ laid in Dhaka

The foundation stone of “Police Memorial” is laid in Dhaka to commemorate the policemen who sacrificed their lives on duty.
23 January 2018

Gaining people’s trust very important: PM to police

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs the police to gain the trust and confidence of people as this is very important for them.
9 January 2018

Serve without harassment: President asks police

President Abdul Hamid asks the police to ensure services without harassment as the people go to them (police) as the last resort.
8 January 2018

96 promoted to SP

The government has promoted a total of 96 officials of additional superintendent rank to the superintendent of police (SPs) with a view to bringing dynamism in its activities.
14 December 2017

999 emergency services being expanded across country

The police is set to launch the expanded emergency services across the country using toll free phone number 999 by December 2017 aimed at giving services of the fire defence, ambulance and police at the quickest possible time.
9 December 2017

34 cops honoured for building first armed resistance against Pak army in 1971

Bangladesh government honours 34 retired police officials who built the first armed resistance against the Pakistan occupation forces on March 25 in 1971.
14 November 2017