Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called for establishing “people’s police” through professionalism, neutrality, and humane behaviour.
He said public expectations from police are high, stressing that officers must be more sincere in delivering services to people of all classes and professions.
Salahuddin urged police to provide legal services and protection to citizens, ignoring all forms of fear, intimidation, and favouritism, and earn public trust and win hearts by serving people attentively.
He made the call on Thursday morning at the parade ceremony of 27th Probationary Sergeant and 43rd Cadet Sub-Inspector (2006 batch) in Rajshahi.
Reiterating that maintaining law and order and restoring public comfort are the topmost priorities, he noted that multi-faceted measures have been undertaken to reform the damaged and fragile police force left by the past fascist regime into an efficient, modern, and humane service-oriented force.
Salahuddin added that work is underway regarding necessary legislation, recruitment, vehicle procurement, suitable training, infrastructure construction, and logistics supply.
Speaking directly to the newly commissioned police officers, he pointed out that members joined the service after nearly two decades of waiting, legal procedures, and various adversities.
He directed them to learn from past experiences and refrain from practising any form of discrimination or injustice in both professional and personal spheres.
Salahuddin further urged them not to view the uniform and assigned duties merely as a routine job, but to embrace them as a sacred commitment to public security, justice, and upholding the nation’s law and order.
Highlighting contemporary law enforcement challenges, he mentioned that alongside conventional crimes, new threats such as cybercrime, online fraud, financial fraud, drug offences, human trafficking, and organised crime are emerging.
To combat these complex crimes, Salahuddin emphasised the integration of modern technology, scientific investigation, data analysis, and digital forensics alongside traditional experience.
He called for practising professionalism, skill, and humane policing in place of misconduct, bias, and muscle power when enforcing the law.
Salahuddin also urged officers to act against offenders through neutral investigations while remaining respectful of the Constitution and existing laws, thereby protecting the rights of innocent individuals.
He highlighted that vast opportunities exist for young officers in various specialised police units, including UN Peacekeeping Missions internationally, while cautioning that strict penalties will remain in place for neglect of duty, immoral acts, and breaches of discipline.
He concluded his address by invoking the motto “Bangladesh First” and urging the new officers to work together to ensure successful professional lives and national security.
A total of 246 trainees – including 84 from 27th Probationary Sergeant and 162 from 43rd Cadet Sub-Inspector (2006 batch) – entered practical professional service through today’s closing parade.
Among the 27th Probationary Sergeants, Md Omar Faruk was awarded Best Sergeant, Mohammad Delwar Hossain won Best Academic, Saiful Islam was named Best in Field Activities, and Md Asaduzzaman earned Best Shooter.
From the 43rd Cadet Sub-Inspector (2006 batch), Mohammad Jahangir Alam was named Best Cadet, Md Borhanul Islam won Best Academic, Dewan Golam Rosul received Best in Field Activities, and Md Kamal Goni was recognised as Best Shooter.
The event was attended by special guests including local lawmakers, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir, Bangladesh Police Academy Principal Md Mainul Hasan, Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner (Acting) Md Rezaul Alam Sarkar, and Rajshahi Range DIG Md Ashik Sayeed.
Senior military and civil officials, invited guests, guardians of trainees, and media journalists were also present.
