Bangladesh Police

Major reshuffle in police admin

In a major reshuffle in the police administration, 21 superintendents of police (SPs) are given new postings.
12 July 2016, 15:46 PM

13 including 4 CMP cops transferred

The government transfers 13 police officials, including four of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), to different posts and places. The home ministry issues a gazette in this regard which will be effective from July 10, 2016.
28 June 2016, 12:44 PM

Police launch drive against militants

In the wake of recent spate of targeted killings, including that of SP Babul Akter's wife on Sunday, the police department is
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM

More support for improving skills of police

The visiting US delegation has praised the measures taken by the Bangladesh government for ensuring foreign diplomats'
18 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Ensure punishment for torture by cops: JS body

A parliamentary body asks the government to ensure exemplary punishment to the police personnel responsible for tarnishing the image of the police department.
3 February 2016, 13:57 PM

Barisal city cop suspended for ‘extortion’

A Barisal police official has been suspended after a primary investigation found him guilty of extortion and harassing two businessmen.
3 February 2016, 09:11 AM

PM's call to the police

The prime minister's call to the police to uphold the rule of law without any exception is timely and laudable. Unfortunately, it appears to be out of sync with the realities on the ground.
28 January 2016, 18:00 PM

President asks police to work for people's welfare

President Abdul Hamid asks the members of Bangladesh Police to give special attention while discharging their duties so that no one is harassed.
28 January 2016, 15:46 PM

Work as people's trusted friends, PM asks police

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks policemen to be the trusted friends of people facing all the challenges.
26 January 2016, 05:21 AM

Homeopath's guide to police brutality in Bangladesh

From the look of things, it appears that the policemen in Bangladesh are drawing inspiration from the homeopath's guide to potency and dosage.
21 January 2016, 18:00 PM

7 police officials promoted to add IG

The government promotes seven senior police officials to the rank of additional inspector general (IG).
24 December 2015, 12:52 PM

‘Arambagh supporters’ vandalise BFF office

A group of supporters of Arambagh Krira Sangha allegedly carry out vandalism at Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) office in Dhaka following the team's defeat against Bangladesh Police in the Minister Fridge Bangladesh Championship League.
22 December 2015, 13:41 PM

2 Shibir men among 3 hurt in Joypurhat ‘gunfight’

Three people including two leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, sustain bullet injuries in a “gunfight” with police in Panchbibi upazila of Joypurhat.
18 December 2015, 11:10 AM

‘Fatwa required to combat militancy’

A group of the country's Olamas (Islamic clerics) at a view-exchange meeting say fatwa (religious edict) is needed to curb militant activities in the country.
17 December 2015, 12:10 PM

Gazipur, Rangpur to get metropolitan police

The cabinet approves draft laws for converting Gazipur and Rangpur police to metropolitan police. Bijoy Bhattacharya, additional secretary to the cabinet division, says the decision was made to provide legal services to the doorsteps of the people.
7 December 2015, 07:16 AM

Fugitive ‘killer’ cop arrested in old Dhaka

The former policeman, who fled from a Dhaka court yesterday while being sent to jail over the death of a detainee in 2012, is arrested in old part of Dhaka city.
30 November 2015, 09:31 AM

WATCH: Does a cop have enough power to control Dhaka streets?

Does a policeman enjoy enough power to control traffic system in Dhaka?
14 November 2015, 10:01 AM

No IS in Bangladesh, police chief asserts

The chief of police asserts claim that there is no organisational existence of international terrorist outfit Islamic State (IS) in Bangladesh.
6 October 2015, 13:08 PM

Shahadat Hossain: Bangladesh police defend search efforts

Police in Bangladesh defend their efforts to find missing Test cricketer Shahadat Hossain.
23 September 2015, 10:31 AM

No interception of animal-laden trucks sans specific info: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque says none can intercept sacrificial animal-laden trucks in the name of verifying necessary papers without any specific information.
7 September 2015, 11:51 AM