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People trusting police again
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said people were now getting back their trust and confidence in the police force as they were discharging their responsibilities with utmost honesty, sincerity, devotion and dedication to ensure their security.
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Recovery of illegal arms a top priority before polls
Inspector General of Police Mohammad Javed Patwary yesterday instructed field-level police officials to attach top priority to recovering illegal firearms and take measures to stop illegal use of legal firearms ahead of the national election.
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‘Burnt body of cop’ recovered in Gazipur
A burnt body of a police official is recovered from Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur.
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Use handcuffs with caution, HC to police
The High Court directs the police to remain cautious so that they do not misuse the handcuff for detained people.
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Major reshuffle in police admin
In a major reshuffle in the police administration, 25 police officials are promoted to the rank of superintendent of police (SP) and given new postings.
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Women in police force now 6.6%: IGP
The number of women in Bangladesh Police force now is 11,667, what is 6.66 percent of the total force, Inspector General of Police Mohammad Javed Patwary says.
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Foundation stone of ‘Police Memorial’ laid in Dhaka
The foundation stone of “Police Memorial” is laid in Dhaka to commemorate the policemen who sacrificed their lives on duty.
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Gaining people’s trust very important: PM to police
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs the police to gain the trust and confidence of people as this is very important for them.
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Serve without harassment: President asks police
President Abdul Hamid asks the police to ensure services without harassment as the people go to them (police) as the last resort.
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96 promoted to SP
The government has promoted a total of 96 officials of additional superintendent rank to the superintendent of police (SPs) with a view to bringing dynamism in its activities.
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999 emergency services being expanded across country
The police is set to launch the expanded emergency services across the country using toll free phone number 999 by December 2017 aimed at giving services of the fire defence, ambulance and police at the quickest possible time.
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34 cops honoured
Bangladesh government honours 34 retired police officials who built the first armed resistance against the Pakistan occupation forces on March 25 in 1971.
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Community Policing Day to be observed Saturday
Bangladesh Police is going to observe “Community Policing Day” for the first time to strengthen community policing.
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Police Anti-Terrorism Unit kicks off to combat militancy
Bangladesh Police introduce a specialised branch, Anti-Terrorism Unit to combat terrorism and militancy across the country.
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Cops to donate a day’s salary for drug rehabs
All members of Bangladesh police force will provide their one day salary for the rehabilitation and treatment of drug addicts in a bid to establish a drug-free society.
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Govt to create 50,000 police posts: Home minister
The government, in principle, has decided to create 50,000 more posts with Bangladesh Police to further strengthen the capacity of the law enforcement agency.
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Regional police heads join hands to fight terror
Police heads of South Asia and neighbouring countries have vowed to work together and exchange information in curbing terrorism and transnational crime at the end of the Chiefs of Police Conference of South Asia and Neighbouring countries in Dhaka.
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Major reshuffle in police admin
In a major reshuffle in the police administration, 21 superintendents of police (SPs) are given new postings.
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13 including 4 CMP cops transferred
The government transfers 13 police officials, including four of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), to different posts and places. The home ministry issues a gazette in this regard which will be effective from July 10, 2016.
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Police launch drive against militants
In the wake of recent spate of targeted killings, including that of SP Babul Akter's wife on Sunday, the police department is
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More support for improving skills of police
The visiting US delegation has praised the measures taken by the Bangladesh government for ensuring foreign diplomats'
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Ensure punishment for torture by cops: JS body
A parliamentary body asks the government to ensure exemplary punishment to the police personnel responsible for tarnishing the image of the police department.
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Barisal city cop suspended for ‘extortion’
A Barisal police official has been suspended after a primary investigation found him guilty of extortion and harassing two businessmen.
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PM's call to the police
The prime minister's call to the police to uphold the rule of law without any exception is timely and laudable. Unfortunately, it appears to be out of sync with the realities on the ground.
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President asks police to work for people's welfare
President Abdul Hamid asks the members of Bangladesh Police to give special attention while discharging their duties so that no one is harassed.
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Work as people's trusted friends, PM asks police
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks policemen to be the trusted friends of people facing all the challenges.
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Homeopath's guide to police brutality in Bangladesh
From the look of things, it appears that the policemen in Bangladesh are drawing inspiration from the homeopath's guide to potency and dosage.
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7 police officials promoted to add IG
The government promotes seven senior police officials to the rank of additional inspector general (IG).
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‘Arambagh supporters’ vandalise BFF office
A group of supporters of Arambagh Krira Sangha allegedly carry out vandalism at Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) office in Dhaka following the team's defeat against Bangladesh Police in the Minister Fridge Bangladesh Championship League.
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2 Shibir men among 3 hurt in Joypurhat ‘gunfight’
Three people including two leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, sustain bullet injuries in a “gunfight” with police in Panchbibi upazila of Joypurhat.
