DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali quits

Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali has submitted his resignation, citing family reasons.

According to police sources, Sajjat Ali signed an application seeking release from his duties at around 12:30 on Wednesday and forwarded it to the Police Headquarters.

Confirming the development, DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Talebur Rahman said the commissioner had sought release from his post on family grounds and had already sent the signed application to the authorities concerned. UNB News

Sajjat Ali is serving on a contractual appointment that was due to run until November 21 this year. He, however, wants to step down before completing his tenure.

There was no immediate indication from the government on whether the resignation had been accepted.

His decision comes amid expectations of wider changes in law enforcement following the formation of a government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Multiple sources have suggested that major reshuffles could take place across key agencies, including the police and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).

Speculation over changes at the top of the police hierarchy intensified after the conclusion of the 13th national election.

On February 15, Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam submitted his resignation. He was subsequently replaced by Additional Inspector General of Police Ali Hossain Fakir, who was appointed as the new IGP on Tuesday and has since taken charge.

Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali assumed office as the 38th DMP Commissioner on November 21, 2024.

He took charge at a time when law and order in the capital was described by officials as fragile, following the events of 5 August 2024.

During his tenure, he was credited by colleagues with helping restore stability in Dhaka through what they described as professional and firm leadership.

No successor to the post of DMP Commissioner has yet been announced.