Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed on Sunday asked the newly promoted deputy inspector generals to work diligently for the welfare of the people.  The IGP was addressing as the chief guest the rank batch wearing ceremony of the new DIGs at the Hall of Pride of the Police Headquarters.   Also read: Serve with the spirit of patriotism, IGP tells his men The IGP said, "Bangladesh Police have given you a lot. Now it's your turn to give back. You will work for the country, the people and the police force."  He extended his sincere congratulations to the promoted officers and their family members.  Additional IG (A&I) Md Moinur Rahman Chowdhury, CID Chief (Additional IG) Barrister Mahbubur Rahman, and among the promoted officers, Md. Mozammel Haque and Syed Nurul Islam also spoke. Additional IGs and senior police officers were present on the occasion.  Also read: IGP urges police members to stay away from crime The newly promoted DIGs pledged to play a responsible role in addressing any challenge in performing their duty.   Spouses of the promoted officers were also present at the function.   The government has recently promoted 32 Additional DIGs to the post of DIGs. 

Some 152 policemen were found to be infected with coronavirus in the last 24 hours till Tuesday afternoon as the deadly virus continues to spread fast across the country.