Home minister urges to build ‘people’s police’ with professionalism, neutrality

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmad today (29 October) urged newly recruited police officers to build “people’s police” through professionalism, impartiality and humane behaviour.

He made the call today while addressing the passing-out parade of the 27th probationary sergeant and 43rd cadet sub-inspector batches at the historic parade ground of the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah, Rajshahi.

The minister said people have high expectations of the police, urging officers to serve all citizens sincerely and provide legal services and protection without fear or favouritism.

He called on them to earn public trust by standing beside people and winning their hearts through service.

Salahuddin further said restoring law and order and easing public suffering were the government’s top priorities.

He said initiatives were under way to rebuild the police force, which he described as weakened during the previous “fascist” regime, and transform it into a skilled, modern, humane and service-oriented force.

The initiatives include introducing necessary laws, increasing manpower, procuring vehicles, providing training, developing infrastructure and ensuring logistical support, he added.

Addressing the newly recruited officers, Salahuddin said they had entered public service after nearly two decades of waiting, legal battles and other challenges.

Urging them to learn from past experiences, he told them to avoid discrimination and injustice in both their professional and personal lives.

He said they should view their uniforms and duties not merely as a job but as a solemn commitment to public safety, justice and law and order.

Salahuddin said cybercrime, online fraud, financial scams, drug offences, human trafficking and organised crime were posing new challenges alongside conventional crimes.

He stressed the need to combine professional experience with modern technology, scientific investigation, data analysis and digital forensics to tackle these complex offences.

The minister urged police officers to uphold professional, efficient and humane policing, avoid misconduct, favouritism and muscle power, respect the Constitution and laws, investigate impartially and take action against offenders while protecting the rights of the innocent.

He said officers had opportunities to serve in UN peacekeeping missions and specialised units, warning that negligence, unethical conduct and disciplinary violations would invite strict action.

Concluding his speech, Salahuddin urged the new officers to uphold the motto “Bangladesh First” and work together to build successful careers and ensure national security.

He inspected the parade, received the salute and distributed awards among outstanding trainees. ASP probationer Md Mahbub Hossain served as the parade commander.

Among the 27th probationary sergeants, Md Omar Faruk was named Best Sergeant, Mohammad Delwar Hossain Best Academic, Saiful Islam Best in Field Activities and Md Asaduzzaman Best Shooter.
Among the 43rd cadet sub-inspectors (2006 batch), Mohammad Jahangir Alam received the Best Cadet award, Md Borhanul Islam was named Best Academic, Dewan Golam Rasul Best in Field Activities and Md Kamal Gani Best Shooter.

A total of 246 trainees — 84 probationary sergeants and 162 cadet sub-inspectors — completed their basic training and began their professional careers through the passing-out parade.