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Reinforce the police without delay
Prolonged vacancies, personnel issues in the force must be addressed

It is disheartening to learn that more than 400 key posts in the police force remain vacant or effectively non-functional, thus hindering its operational effectiveness and overall capacity to combat crime. Among the vacancies are at least 424 vital positions, including nine for additional inspector general of police (IGP) and 34 for deputy inspector general (DIG). There are also two vacancies for additional DIG, 47 for additional superintendent of police (ASP), and 332 for assistant SP. Besides, 119 top and mid-level officers—including DIGs, additional DIGs, and SPs—have been "attached" to various units without specific responsibilities, limiting their duties to office attendance and routine paperwork.

Police have been further weakened by a wave of forced retirements following the 2024 uprising that left over 1,400 people dead, many in police shootings. This was more or less expected, as the interim administration sought to hold accountable those involved in the brutalities. In fact, such disciplinary measures have long been overdue given the force's widespread involvement in corruption and excessive use of force during Awami League's 15-year rule, when police were routinely used to suppress dissent through arbitrary arrests, torture, extrajudicial killings, etc. By one estimate, at least 40 police officers with 25 years of service have been sent into forced retirement in recent months, while 23 officers with the ranks of ASP and above have been arrested in cases related to the uprising. There have also been notable instances of absenteeism.

The police force stands weakened by the cumulative effects of all these factors. Although it has performed relatively well in maintaining security during the recent Eid and puja festivals, any sense of complacency would be misplaced. The statement given by a top officer—that police are "ready and capable of facing any situation"—seems more a PR exercise than a reflection of reality, especially when seen against the backdrop of rising crime rates in general, the growing list of unresolved murders, or the lack of pre-emptive interventions. During recent visits to six police stations by our correspondents, locals have complained that officers often delay interventions and avoid recording complaints unless a crime draws public attention. Clearly, there is a need for urgent reinforcements and recalibrations. And existing bottlenecks are only hindering the progress.

Unfortunately, the problem of delaying key postings and promotions is not limited to the police force alone. The government, according to another report by this daily, has yet to appoint new deputy commissioners (DC) in around half the districts across the country, thus delaying critical field-level governance and electoral preparations ahead of the February election. As DCs serve as returning officers, any prolonged delay in their appointment could have serious implications for election management. Security and election preparations are also intrinsically related.

It is, therefore, important that the government acts swiftly both to reinforce the police force and to fill key administrative positions, before the combined effects of these delays start to threaten national stability and public confidence. The police headquarters, in particular, must resolve the personnel issues without delay.​
 

Home ministry transfers 16 senior police officials

Published :
Jul 09, 2025 21:11
Updated :
Jul 09, 2025 21:11

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred 16 senior officials of Bangladesh Police, including five additional deputy inspectors general (Additional DIGs), 10 superintendents of police (SPs) and one additional superintendent of police.

The Public Security Division of the ministry issued a notification on Wednesday regarding this, reports UNB.

According to the notification, among the Additional DIGs, one has been posted to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), while the Additional DIG of Rajshahi has been transferred to Sylhet Range.

An official from the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) has been moved to the Police Headquarters, another from Police Headquarters to the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) Headquarters and one from the Special Branch (SB) has been transferred to the Traffic Division in Dhaka, it said.​
 

1,418 detained in 24hrs as part of ongoing national police drive

BSS Dhaka
Published: 11 Jul 2025, 17: 24

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Police Headquarters File photo

In the nationwide ongoing police operations, 1,418 more crime suspects were arrested in the last 24 hours.

In accordance with the Police Headquarters press release, 998 of them were apprehended in previous cases and pending warrants while, 20 others were on various criminal charges.

Two foreign pistols, one shooter gun, three magazines, 56 rounds of cartridges, four bullets and several sharp weapons were seized during the operation.​
 

Police inquiry for political affiliation in recruitment, promotion to repeal
Even after receiving recommendations for employment, many candidates were rejected due to “adverse remarks,” and some qualified officers were denied promotion for similar reasons. Despite long-standing objections, this practice has persisted.

Md. Mostak HussainDhaka
Published: 17 Jul 2025, 09: 06

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The government has decided to cancel the process of inquiry of candidate’s political affiliation during any job appointment and promotion.

The decision has been taken in line with Public Administration Reform Commission’s recommendations. The Chief Adviser’s office, the Public Administration Ministry and two departments of the Home Ministry will implement the decision.

The decision was taken at a meeting at the Chief Adviser’s office on Monday, the second meeting on implementation of the Public Administration Reform Commission.

At the first meeting, held on 16 June, 18 proposals were discussed, of which eight were deemed relatively easier to implement. Several implementation decisions were made for these eight.

In the latest session, the commission discussed progress on those eight and agreed to proceed with implementing several new recommendations.

However, some ministries and departments expressed that certain recommendations are not feasible for immediate implementation. In some cases, the decision was made to form inter-ministerial committees, comprising secretaries from the relevant ministries, to review and move forward with those recommendations.

Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government during the student–people uprising, an interim government was formed under the leadership of Professor Muhammad Yunus on 8 August last year.

Since then, six reform commissions were established to initiate structural reforms across various state sectors. An additional five commissions were later added.

The commissions have submitted their reports. Among them, five key commissions - on the constitution, judiciary, elections, public administration, and anti-corruption commission - are currently under review through dialogues with political parties facilitated by the National Consensus Commission.

Nevertheless, concerns have arisen about the slow pace of implementing reform recommendations outside those under political dialogue.

The government has begun implementing some proposals of the Public Administration Reform Commission, although only the less complex ones are currently in progress.

The reform commission recommended abolishing the practice of inquiry into political background from police or intelligence services for promotions. The commission emphasised that politicisation of the bureaucracy begins at this stage.
No major decisions have yet been made regarding structural or systemic changes in public administration.

Political vetting in recruitment and promotion

For years, recruitment and promotions in public service have involved background checks by the police or intelligence agencies, which often include inquiries into the political affiliations of candidates and their relatives.

Even after receiving recommendations for employment, many candidates were rejected due to “adverse remarks,” and some qualified officers were denied promotion for similar reasons. Despite long-standing objections, this practice has persisted.

The reform commission recommended abolishing the practice of inquiry into political background from police or intelligence services for promotions. The commission emphasised that politicisation of the bureaucracy begins at this stage.

Additionally, no police verification should be conducted before the results of written and oral exams are published. After a candidate passes the BCS exam, the Ministry of Public Administration may seek a police report solely to verify whether any criminal case exists against the candidate. If needed, the ministry may also request a report from the Anti-Corruption Commission.

According to Monday’s meeting minutes, the requirement to obtain political information through intelligence agencies for appointments and promotions must be repealed.

The Chief Adviser’s Office, Ministry of Public Administration, Public Security Division, and Security Services Division will be responsible for implementing this decision.

The commission had proposed allowing the government to appoint individuals with special qualifications to up to 5 per cent of positions such as Joint Secretary or head of an agency on a contractual basis, outside the proposed “Superior Executive Service”.
It was also noted that the police verification requirement for Bangladeshi citizens—except those with dual citizenship—has already been revoked.

Proposed changes regarding UNOs

The commission had recommended that Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) not be placed under the jurisdiction of the Upazila Parishads, but, instead, be empowered to oversee specific matters such as law and order, land management, and mobile court operations, thereby keeping them free from political influence. To that end, it was proposed that a senior Assistant Secretary-level officer be appointed as the secretary to each Upazila Parishad.

A decision was made to form a committee comprising the secretaries or senior secretaries from the Ministry of Public Administration, Local Government Division, and Finance Division. The Cabinet Division will coordinate the committee, which will analyse the implications and present a comprehensive report.

The commission had proposed allowing the government to appoint individuals with special qualifications to up to 5 per cent of positions such as Joint Secretary or head of an agency on a contractual basis, outside the proposed “Superior Executive Service”.

The meeting discussed pros and cons and previous experiences with such appointments. It was noted that individuals hired through special quotas under the existing system have faced questions about integrity and competence.

It was decided that a committee comprising secretaries from the Land Ministry, Finance Division, and Local Government Division would be formed under the Cabinet Division to submit a report on this matter.

The proposal to transfer the Land Registration Department from the Ministry of Law to the Ministry of Land was deemed not currently feasible. Representatives from the Law Ministry and its affiliated division expressed this view at Monday’s meeting.

It was agreed that further discussions involving the National Consensus Commission and the Chief Adviser would be required before making a final decision.

One of the commission’s proposals stated that if an employee reaches the highest grade for promotion and does not receive further increments and is not subject to major disciplinary action, they should receive the next pay scale after two years.

The Secretary of the Finance Division stated that such a provision could be considered in the next pay scale revision.

Accordingly, it was decided that due to the financial implications, the Finance Division would prepare a detailed review and submit a proposal to the Chief Adviser’s Office by 31 July.

Permanent Public Administration Reform Commission

Acknowledging that public administration reform is a continuous process, the commission had recommended establishing an independent and permanent Public Administration Reform Commission.

A decision was made to form a committee comprising secretaries from the Cabinet Division, Ministry of Public Administration, Finance Division, and Law & Justice Division to submit a full report on this matter.

Decisions on 8 previously discussed proposals
The 16 June meeting had resulted in implementation decisions on eight proposals considered relatively easy to execute. Monday's meeting reviewed the progress of those initiatives.

Among other matters, it was decided to finalise and issue the policy for forming managing committees of secondary schools and colleges by 25 July.

Additionally, all cluster websites of ministries and departments must update their interfaces and content within one month. Revised guidelines to ensure periodic public hearings in all government offices must be issued by 24 July.​
 

Four DIGs sent on retirement under Section 45

FE ONLINE DESK
Published :
Jul 28, 2025 22:32
Updated :
Jul 28, 2025 22:32

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The government has sent four Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of police into retirement in the public interest, according to official notifications issued on Monday.

The Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs released four separate notifications concerning the retirements, reports UNB.

They are Atika Islam, attached to Dhaka Range office, AKM Nahidul Islam, attached to Police Telecom, Md Monir Hossain, attached to Industrial Police and Md Mahbub Alam, attached to Railway Police.

According to the notifications, the retirements have been made under Section 45 of the Government Services Act, 2018 (Act No. 57 of 2018), citing public interest.

Section 45 of the Government Service Act in Bangladesh, specifically the Public Service Act, 2018, allows the government to retire a government employee before their normal retirement date in the public interest. This action can be taken after 25 years of service, without needing to specify reasons

The orders take immediate effect, although the officers will remain entitled to all applicable retirement benefits as per government regulations.​
 

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