DMP Commissioner Sajjat Ali quits

Staff Reporter :

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 today (25 February) 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 application to the authorities concerned.
Sajjat Ali is serving on a contractual appointment that was due to run until 21 November this year.

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.

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