# Bangladesh police force administrative reshuffles and reform

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> Updated: 2026-10-18T16:29:25.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 4.

Bangladesh has undergone successive administrative restructuring within its police force through notifications from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Initial changes involved the transfer and posting of numerous high-ranking officials, including Deputy Inspectors General (DIG), Superintendents of Police (SP), and Additional Superintendents of Police (ASP). These adjustments affected various regional commands and specialized departments within the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, such as the Diplomatic Security Division and detective branches.

Subsequent reshuffles expanded these transfers to include 31 officers. This phase included the appointment of new SPs for the Netrokona, Brahmanbaria, Rajbari, and Meherpur districts, alongside the movement of high-ranking officials to roles such as the Barisal Metropolitan Police and the Commandant of TDAS in Dhaka.

Further administrative adjustments have seen the appointment of new SPs in Madaripur, Narayanganj, and Pirojpur, with continued reassignments within the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s specialized departments, including the Traffic and Driving College. In October 2026, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir issued notifications reshuffling 11 officers at the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). These moves included appointing Md. Jamil Akter as Additional Deputy Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police and Mukit Sarkar as Additional Deputy Commissioner of the Sylhet Metropolitan Police.

Beyond personnel transfers, the Ministry of Home Affairs has signaled a broader push for institutional reform. Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has directed the police force to implement visible changes and improve accountability by December 31, 2026, introducing a “punishment-reward” policy to drive performance.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Bangladesh Police reshuffles 11 senior officers

Bangladesh Police has transferred 11 Additional and Assistant Superintendents of Police across various districts and units, including Dhaka and Sylhet, following orders from IGP Md. Ali Hossain Fakir.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-police-reshuffles-11-senior-officers

### 2026-09-26: Bangladesh Interior Minister orders police reform by December 2026

Bangladesh Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has ordered the police force to undergo visible reforms and improve accountability by the end of 2026, implementing a strict punishment-and-reward system.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-interior-minister-orders-police-reform-by-december-2026

### 2026-09-22: Bangladesh police reshuffle: 31 officers transferred

The Bangladesh Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred and appointed 31 police officials, including several DIGs and new Superintendents of Police for four districts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-police-reshuffle-31-officers-transferred

### 2026-08-30: Bangladesh police reshuffle involves multiple high-ranking officials

Bangladesh has announced a major reshuffle of police officials, transferring numerous high-ranking officers including DIGs, SPs, and ASPs across various districts and specialized departments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-police-reshuffle-involves-multiple-high-ranking-officials

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