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Three DIGs transferred to different positions within same rank

The government has transferred and posted three senior police officers in the public interest, according to a notification issued by the Home Ministry. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police (Barishal Range) Md Manjur Morshed Alam has been transferred and posted as DIG of the Tourist Police. Md

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Three DIGs transferred to different positions within same rank

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Published :
Mar 03, 2026 21:25
Updated :
Mar 03, 2026 21:25

The government has transferred and posted three senior police officers in the public interest, according to a notification issued by the Home Ministry.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police (Barishal Range) Md Manjur Morshed Alam has been transferred and posted as DIG of the Tourist Police.

Md Mostafizur Rahman, DIG at Police Headquarters, has been posted as DIG of Barishal Range.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid, Commandant (Additional DIG) of 5th Armed Police Battalion (APBn) in Dhaka, has been transferred and posted as Additional DIG at Bangladesh Police Academy (BPA) in Sardah, Rajshahi.

The order, issued in the public interest, will come into effect immediately, the notification said.​

 

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FBI delegation meets IGP, discusses cooperation on cyber security and technology-based investigations

A four-member delegation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), led by Suhel Daud, paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh Md Ali Hossain Fakir at the Police Headquarters today, Wednesday. During the meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere, the head of the...

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FBI delegation meets IGP, discusses cooperation on cyber security and technology-based investigations

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Dhaka
Published: 11 Mar 2026, 21: 15

Suhel Daud paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh Md Ali Hossain Fakir at the Police Headquarters today, Wednesday. BSS

A four-member delegation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), led by Suhel Daud, paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh Md Ali Hossain Fakir at the Police Headquarters today, Wednesday.

During the meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere, the head of the delegation expressed interest in enhancing the capacity of Bangladesh Police in several key areas, BSS reported quoting a press release of the Police Headquarters.

These include strengthening cyber security, establishing a cyber complaint center, monitoring social media, combating financial crimes, and providing support in technology-based investigations.

Welcoming the interest shown by the FBI delegation, the IGP emphasized the importance of further strengthening mutual cooperation and relations between the FBI and various units of Bangladesh Police, including the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU), and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit.

Both sides expressed hope that the cooperation between the FBI and Bangladesh Police would become stronger and more fruitful in the future.
Senior officials of Bangladesh Police were also present during the meeting.​

 

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Major reshuffle in police, RAB top posts

A major reshuffle has been carried out in the top ranks of the Bangladesh Police and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). Eight officers holding the ranks of Additional Inspector General (Addl IGP) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) have been transferred and reassigned to new positions. The order...

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Major reshuffle in police, RAB top posts

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Dhaka
Published: 16 Mar 2026, 15: 13

A major reshuffle has been carried out in the top ranks of the Bangladesh Police and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).

Eight officers holding the ranks of Additional Inspector General (Addl IGP) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) have been transferred and reassigned to new positions.

The order was issued on Monday through a notification from the Police-1 branch of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The notification was signed by Deputy Secretary Tausif Ahmed on behalf of the president.

According to the notification, Sarder Nurul Amin, additional IGP at the Police Headquarters, has been appointed as additional IGP of the Special Branch (SB).

Md Ahsan Habib Palash, DIG of Chattogram Range, who has been promoted to the rank of additional IGP, has been appointed as the new director general (DG) of RAB. He will replace the current DG.

Meanwhile, Md Sibgat Ullah, additional IGP of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been transferred as additional IGP at Police Headquarters.

Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, additional IGP at Police Headquarters, has been assigned as additional IGP of the CID.

Hasib Aziz, commissioner of the Chattogram Metropolitan Police, has been appointed as additional IGP of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn).

Hasan Md Shawkat Ali, additional commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), has been appointed commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police.

Md Moniruzzaman, DIG of the Special Branch, has been appointed DIG of Chattogram Range.

Additionally, Md Ashrafur Rahman, DIG at Police Headquarters, has been given the current charge of additional IGP at Police Headquarters.​

 

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Salahuddin seeks UK support on police reform, Rohingya crisis

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed held a high-level bilateral meeting with UK Home Office Minister Lord Hanson

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Salahuddin seeks UK support on police reform, Rohingya crisis

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Published: 17 Mar 2026, 22: 25

Salahuddin AhmedProthom Alo file photo

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed held a high-level bilateral meeting with UK Home Office Minister Lord Hanson at the Vienna International Centre on the sidelines of the Global Fraud Summit 2026.

The meeting, held on the second day of the summit, focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas of mutual security and strategic interest, according to a Home Ministry press release received here today.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in counter-terrorism, maritime security, and defense.

Salahuddin Ahmed praised the longstanding and historic partnership between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, emphasising the need to elevate strategic ties to new heights.

Lord Hanson echoed this sentiment, expressing the UK’s willingness to continue its support for Bangladesh’s stability and democratic progress, particularly in the post-election period.

A major focus of the discussion was police reform and modernisation.

The Bangladeshi minister sought technical assistance and training support from the UK, highlighting the globally recognized professionalism of British policing.

He stressed that such cooperation would be instrumental in building a modern, accountable, and people-centric police force in Bangladesh.

The two sides also discussed enhanced collaboration in migration management and the criminal justice sector.

Ahmed referred to his recent engagement with Sarah Cooke, calling for accelerated joint efforts in security sector reforms.

The Rohingya crisis featured prominently in the talks.

Bangladesh urged the UK to sustain international pressure to ensure the safe, voluntary, and sustainable repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.

The minister underscored the importance of continued humanitarian and diplomatic support in addressing the crisis and maintaining regional stability.

Lord Hanson commended Bangladesh’s role in hosting displaced populations and its ongoing efforts toward security sector reform.
He assured continued UK cooperation in the discussed areas.

Officials from both countries’ diplomatic missions in Vienna were also present at the meeting.​