IGP calls for merit-driven nation
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir on Saturday has called on students to contribute to raising Bangladesh’s global image through merit, intellectual development and positive thinking.
He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the “IGP Scholarship-2025” distribution ceremony held at the Bangladesh Retired Police Officers Welfare Association complex seminar hall in Rajarbagh, Dhaka, reports UNB.
The event was organised by the Bangladesh Retired Police Officers Welfare Association, with its president (retired Additional IGP) Dr M Akbar Ali in the chair.
Addressing the scholarship recipients, the IGP said students should work for the welfare of the country and its people alongside their studies. He stressed the importance of learning laws and developing a mindset of obeying them, adding that students should always maintain positive thinking and prioritise social welfare over personal interests.
He also said that members of the Bangladesh Police will not be spared if found involved in crimes, adding that legal action will be taken against them. “Bangladesh Police will stand as back up,” he said.
The IGP further stated that every district police station has been declared a “zero complaint” station.
Dr Akbar Ali, in his presidential remarks, said police members must maintain good behaviour with the public.
Students from different police educational institutions also shared their views on “What kind of police we want”, calling for a friendly and people-oriented police force that balances law enforcement with humane treatment.
A total of 400 students who achieved GPA-5 in SSC and HSC examinations in 2025 received the IGP Scholarship funded by CSR contributions of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC.
Of them, 100 students from Dhaka-based institutions received scholarships directly at the event, while the remaining 300 will receive theirs through respective district police superintendents.
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC Managing Director (CC) Kimia Saadat attended as special guest.
Among others, association vice-presidents, retired police officials, teachers and students from police-run educational institutions were present.
