Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Ali Hossain Fakir urged police officers to serve the public with legal protection, justice, and exemplary conduct.
He made this call while speaking at the award ceremony of the Bangladesh Police Annual Azan, Qirat (Quran recitation), and Essay Competition, held at the Bangladesh Police Central Jame Mosque in Rajarbagh Police Lines on Friday afternoon.
As the chief guest at the ceremony, IGP Ali Hossain Fakir emphasised the importance of maintaining religious discipline in the lives of police officers, which he said helps foster morality and good conduct.
He highlighted that Islam is the religion of peace and reiterated that the police force plays a key role in upholding peace and order in society.
“The police force plays a vital role in upholding peace and maintaining order in society,” IGP Hossain stated, calling on police officers to serve the public with integrity, legal protection, and justice.
He also expressed his gratitude to those who helped organise the event.
The ceremony was chaired by Additional IGP Kazi Mohammad Fazlul Karim, the Rector of Bangladesh Police Staff College. Senior police officials, along with a large audience of officers and attendees, were present at the occasion.
Following the speeches, IGP presented certificates, and awards to the winners of the competition categories.
In the Azan competition, Constable Mohammad Monirul Islam of Chattogram District secured first place, Naik Abu Musa from 3 APBN claimed second, and ASI Mohammad Omar Faruk from RMP, Rajshahi, took third.
In the Qirat competition, Mohammad Abdul Awal, Linen Keeper at the Central Police Hospital in Rajarbagh, Dhaka, took first place, Naik Abu Musa from 3 APBN won second, and Constable Ariful Islam from Mymensingh Range Office earned third.
The Hamd and Naat competition saw Women Constable Nadia Nasreen Nupur from 11 APBN claim first place, Naik Mohammad Rakibul Islam from Chapainawabganj District take second, and Constable SM Mashiur Rahman from BMP, Barishal, secure third.
In the Essay competition, which focused on the theme “Ending citizen harassment in Islam,” Constable Junaid Bin Mortuza from Habiganj District claimed first place, Constable A M Mohammad Umar Faruk Bayezid from 4 APBN won second, and Women Constable Mosammat Asmottara Khatun from RRF, Rangpur, took third.
The winners of these competitions, selected from various police units across the country, participated in the final event held in Dhaka.
