The government is set to send 24 police officers, from additional deputy inspectors general (ADIGs) to additional superintendents of police (Addl SPs), into compulsory retirement, with more officers likely to face similar action, officials said.
The home ministry approved a proposal in this regard on Sunday and forwarded it to the Prime Minister’s Office for approval.
After the prime minister’s approval, the file will be sent to Bangabhaban for the president’s consent.
A gazette notification on the decision may be issued this week, a home ministry official of deputy secretary rank said on Tuesday.
Among those facing retirement are several officers from the 20th BCS police cadre.
They have been accused of working in favour of the Awami League during the 11th parliamentary election. Many of the officials are currently serving as officers on special duty (OSD).
Earlier, several senior police officials, including ADIGs and additional superintendents of police, were sent into compulsory retirement under Section 45 of the Government Service Act, 2018, citing public interest.
Meanwhile, around 50 police inspectors who served as officers-in-charge (OCs) at police stations in Dhaka and elsewhere during the Awami League government may also face similar action, according to sources.
They have been accused of political bias, while some are reportedly staying abroad.
Separately, an investigation is underway into alleged irregularities and lack of transparency in the recruitment of around 22,000 police personnel, including constables, sub-inspectors (SIs) and assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs).
Sources said officials found involved in recruitment irregularities may also be removed from service in phases.
