Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mosleh Uddin Ahmed officially assumed charge as the new Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at a ceremony held at CID Headquarters on Wednesday.

The event also included a farewell reception for outgoing CID Chief Additional IGP Md. Sibgat Ullah.

A 15th BCS (Police) officer, Mosleh Uddin Ahmed brings extensive experience from key roles in Police Headquarters, Dhaka and Chittagong Metropolitan Police, and as Superintendent of Police in several districts.

He has also served internationally with distinction in the UN peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID).

The new CID Chief emphasized professionalism, integrity, and teamwork, pledging to further strengthen CID as a trusted and dynamic investigative agency.

He warned against negligence and stressed the importance of honesty and accountability in all duties.

Outgoing Chief Md. Sibgat Ullah highlighted achievements during his 313-day tenure, including reducing pending cases from around 600 to about 50 and enhancing CID’s capabilities in handling complex financial crimes.

He also underscored the importance of crime scene management and evidence-based investigation, describing CID as a family where teamwork and sincerity drive visible change.

The ceremony concluded with a commitment to continue ongoing reforms and development initiatives.

Officers from various levels of CID, including DIG, Additional DIG, Superintendents, and Additional Superintendents of Police, attended in person, while field officers joined online.