Police Week 2026 will begin on Sunday under the theme, “Amar Police, Amar Desh, Sobar Age Bangladesh.”
The annual event will be held from May 10 to 13, with the opening ceremony featuring the annual police parade at the Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inspect the parade, receive the salute and deliver a speech to members of the force.
On the occasion, President Mohammed Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Manjur Morshed Chowdhury and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir issued separate messages.
In his message, the President said the country's stability, good governance and development largely depend on the integrity, professionalism and discipline of the police force.
He said police members must be equipped with advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, CCTV surveillance and digital forensics, to tackle increasingly complex crimes such as cybercrime, financial fraud, militancy, drug trafficking and human trafficking.
In his message, the Prime Minister said restoring public confidence in the police and improving the law-and-order situation are among the government's top priorities.
He said police must play a more effective role in preventing mob violence, juvenile gangs and the spread of narcotics.
The Home Minister said every police member should become a symbol of service and trust and ensure that victims receive proper legal support, while innocent people are not harassed.
The Senior Secretary said Bangladesh Police has been playing a commendable role with dedication, professionalism and sacrifice in maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety.
The IGP said the force is committed to making policing more people-friendly, dynamic and accountable through increased technological capacity and modernisation.
The annual parade will be led by Deputy Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Hasan Mohammad Naser Rikabdar.
At the ceremony, Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM), President Police Medal (PPM), BPM-Service and PPM-Service will be awarded to police personnel in recognition of gallantry, bravery, professionalism and distinguished service in 2025. The Prime Minister will hand over the medals.
Ministers, lawmakers, diplomats, senior police officials, metropolitan police commissioners, range deputy inspectors general and district superintendents of police will attend the parade.
Other key events during the week include the Prime Minister's visit to the stall of the Bangladesh Police Women Welfare Association, welfare parade, IG's Badge, shield parade, awards for arms and drug seizures and conferences with police officers.
During the working sessions, police officials will review activities of the past year and set priorities for the coming year.
Police Week 2026 will conclude on May 13.