Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said officers may have had political involvement during their student life, but it must not be reflected in their professional career under any circumstances.
He made these remarks at a briefing meeting with newly joined officers of 45th BCS (Police) and BCS (Ansar) cadres at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Secretariat on Sunday afternoon.
He urged the fresh recruits to strictly adhere to professionalism and service rules.
Congratulating the newly appointed officers, Salahuddin said their primary responsibility in the superior service is to uphold law and order of the state, thereby ensuring a favourable environment for conducting all national activities smoothly.
He highlighted that administration, national development, overall security of society, and the peace of mind of public largely depend on their actions.
Issuing strict directives, Salahuddin emphasised that officers must always maintain discipline and abide by service rules, while strictly obeying the lawful instructions of senior officials.
He further noted that the police and Ansar cadres are entirely distinct from other cadre services, operating in highly conflict-prone and challenging environments. In such situations, accurate decisions must be taken within moments, making intelligence, professionalism, and presence of mind vital.
He called upon the new officers to exercise the utmost caution and prudence when enforcing the law. Simultaneously, he issued a stern warning against any abuse of power and stressed the necessity of upholding the image of the police force.
The meeting was chaired by the ministry’s Senior Secretary Manzur Morshed Chowdhury.
IGP (In-charge) and Additional IGP (Administration) AKM Awlad Hossain, alongside Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party Director General Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud addressed the gathering as special guests.
A total of 80 officers in BCS (Police) cadre and 25 officers in BCS (Ansar) cadre were recommended in 45th BCS examination.
Following the gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, 65 officers in BCS (Police) cadre and 19 officers in BCS (Ansar) cadre formally joined the ministry.
