Reforms in the police force will remain incomplete unless political and bureaucratic control is eliminated and a truly independent commission is established to ensure accountability and professionalism, speakers said yesterday.

Prothom Alo editor says the current context offers a real opportunity for meaningful reform

Say speakers at Star roundtable

The interim government yesterday directed the law ministry to formulate laws for the establishment of two separate commissions within the police force to ensure accountability and internal investigations without external influence.

A protest march was scheduled to begin this evening from Sholoshahar of Ctg

The Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, in its January 2025 report, has outlined a series of measures aimed at modernising the country's law enforcement framework. 

Home ministry’s refusal to acknowledge this is baffling.

Police reform must enable the force to function freely, fairly, justly, and independently.

When we talk about corruption in the police force, the focus, rightly so, often falls on bribery and abuse of power.

True reform requires more than new uniforms

New uniform won’t fix a broken force

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said a new chapter has begun as the reform commissions have charted a course for a Bangladesh long aspired by its people.

The Police Reform Commission has recommended extensive measures to rein in the police and considering the abolishment of Rapid Action Battalion.

Bangladesh's police force has had a history marked by violence, oppression, and a lack of trust.

Independent body to end politicisation, nepotism, corruption

People want a law-abiding, neutral, and corruption-free police force that will operate without any political influence, as per an online survey conducted by police reform commission.

The CID, PBI and four other major police units have been functioning without chiefs for several months, leading to lacklustre performance in operations.

Continued dysfunction within the force is risking public safety

Why are the deficits in democratic policing so glaring?

Police must be able to carry out law and order duties