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Bangladesh police force administrative reshuffles and reform

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2026-09-27 09:06 UTC → 2026-10-18 19:35 UTC · added removed

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. During a medal ceremony in Rajarbagh, the Minister introduced 2026, introducing a “punishment-reward” policy intended to drive performance. Ahmed emphasized that officers who violate discipline or engage in criminal activity will face both departmental action and criminal prosecution. He also addressed the historical misuse of the police for political purposes, urging the force to move away from following illegal orders and to instead serve the public in a manner that reflects the democratic aspirations following the 2024 student-led movement.

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  1. 2026-10-18 19:35 UTC Bangladesh police force administrative reshuffles and reform
  2. 2026-09-27 09:06 UTC Bangladesh police force administrative reshuffles and reform
  3. 2026-09-22 15:59 UTC Bangladesh police force administrative reshuffles

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