New IGP of Bangladesh
Ali Hossain Fakir takes charge as IGP
He replaces Baharul Alam, who had been serving as IGP since November 2024
25 February 2026, 12:19 PM
Ali Hossain Fakir appointed new Inspector General of Police
Reinstated by interim govt last year, he takes charge as the country’s top police official
24 February 2026, 15:55 PM
Major shakeup in police high-ups
The high-ups of Bangladesh Police have gone through a major reshuffle since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM
New IGP to hold press briefing at 3:00pm
He will address the current situation in Bangladesh
7 August 2024, 07:55 AM
Mainul Hasan new DMP commissioner; Shahidur Rahman RAB DG
Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mainul Hasan has been made the new commissioner (current) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police
7 August 2024, 06:32 AM
Javed Patwari appointed as police chief
Bangladesh government appoints Javed Patwari as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
25 January 2018, 05:51 AM