The government has promoted five police officers to the post of additional inspector general of police (IGP) under Grade-2 of the National Pay Scale, 2015.
By order of the president, a notification signed by Home Affairs Ministry Deputy Secretary Tauhid Ahmed, was issued on Sunday from the Police-1 branch of the ministry. The notification was issued following a relevant order of the Ministry of Public Administration dated 23 August.
The promoted officers are – Md Sayedur Rahman, director (DIG) of the Central Police Hospital; Md Mainul Hasan, additional IGP (current charge) of the Tourist Police; Md Israil Howlader, police commissioner (DIG) of the Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP); Md Iqbal Hossain, the current DIG of Dhaka Range; and Md Kamrul Ahsan, DIG of the Police Directorate.
According to the notification, the promoted officers must submit their joining letters to the Ministry of Home Affairs senior secretary through proper authority. The order, which has been issued in public interest, will take effect from their respective dates of joining.
These promotions have been made as part of the regular promotions and postings at the top level of the police force. Recently, multiple measures have been taken regarding top-level promotions and reorganisations within the police.
