United News of Bangladesh

Members of the Bangladesh Police must serve people to overcome their trauma  as this is the only way to restore the force’s tarnished image, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali said on Saturday.  He said this while addressing a programme organised by the Retired Police Officers' Welfare Association at Rajarbagh in the capital. He said the lingering impact of July incident has left many police officers socially stigmatised.  “We still feel ashamed to introduce ourselves as police officers in various social events,” the DMP commissioner said. DMP files 2,678 cases for traffic rules violation “To come out from trauma, we must dedicate ourselves to serving the people of this country. Only through services we can regain our lost glory and image InshaAllah.”  He urged serving officers to engage with the Administrative Reform Commission to advocate for police demands. “Individual efforts may not have the same impact as collective representation through the association,” he added.  DMP bans fireworks during Christmas celebrations He emphasised the importance of unity among police officers, irrespective of rank and assured the association of his support including financial assistance. 

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Wednesday (August 30, 2023) made a courtesy call on Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandkar Golam Faruq.  Several concerns including recent anti-insurgency operations and arrests, law and order in Dhaka were discussed during the meeting.  US Ambassador Haas holding meeting with AL leaders at Bangabandhu Avenue office The officials expressed hope that the two countries' friendship and mutual cooperation will grow in the future.  Senior DMP officials and US Embassy officials were present at the meeting. Not a violation of Vienna Convention: US ambassador on raising issues about domestic political affairs