Govt to consider restoring any of suitable previous police uniform: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the government is considering revising the current police uniform, acknowledging dissatisfaction within the force.

“The police force is not satisfied with the current uniform. Considering this, a decision will be taken at the highest policy-making level of the government so that the police force can get back any of the previous suitable uniforms,” he said.

He made the remarks as the chief guest at the passing-out parade of the 43rd BCS (Police) batch, held at the Bangladesh Police Academy parade ground in Sardah, Rajshahi, marking the completion of one-year basic training of trainee Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs). News BSS

The Home Minister has urged newly inducted police officers to build a discrimination-free, people-oriented police force, emphasizing reform, accountability, and professionalism, according to a press release of the ministry.

“Be servants of the people,” he told the officers, adding that outdated colonial-era police laws are being revised to reflect modern needs.

Salahuddin Ahmed said that the government considers the police not as a tool of any particular party or group, but as a force that should serve as a friend to the people.

“In our election manifesto, we pledged to ensure public safety and to transform the police force into a modern, service-oriented, and humane institution free from partisan influence,” he added.

The Home Minister inspected the parade and received a formal salute before distributing medals among officers who excelled in different training categories.

Addressing the graduates, he described the current period as a “historic transformation,” noting that the responsibility of new officers is greater in building a “new Bangladesh” shaped by the sacrifices of the 2024 student movement.

He assured that the government is committed to keeping the police force free from political interference and is working to ensure merit and seniority as the sole criteria for recruitment, posting, and promotion through a proposed Police Reform Commission.

He emphasized a “zero tolerance” policy against corruption and urged officers to strengthen their technical expertise to combat emerging digital crimes.

Highlighting the core values of policing, Ahmed stressed the importance of discipline, chain of command, loyalty, and leadership, while reminding officers that all citizens are equal before the law, regardless of status or political affiliation.

A total of 72 trainees participated in the batch, which began on March 1, 2025.

Trainee ASP Ahmed Sadman Shakib commanded the parade.

Md. Fahim Faisal earned top honors, winning both “Best Probationer” and “Best Academic” awards.

Other awardees included Md. Arafat Hossain (Best in Field Activities), Shaon Reza (Best Horsemanship), and Bapi Kumar Das (Best Shooter).

Among others present were Land Minister Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu, State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin, Inspector General of Police Md. Ali Hossain Fakir, and Principal (Addl. IGP) of Bangladesh Police Academy G M Azizur Rahman.

Following the ceremony, the newly commissioned ASPs will be deployed to different districts across the country for six months of practical field training.