Zero tolerance for corruption in Police
The government’s zero tolerance policy against corruption within the police force, there would be no compromise in maintaining discipline and the chain of command in the law enforcement agency, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said again on Monday.
Home Minister said “There is no place for corruption in the police force. We will strictly adhere to the government’s anti-corruption stance.”
The minister made the remarks while speaking as a special guest at a directive speech programme for senior police officers during Police Week 2026 at Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon this morning.
He said maintaining professionalism, accountability and discipline within the police force is essential for ensuring public trust and effective law enforcement across the country.
The home minister also urged police officials to perform their duties with honesty, integrity and dedication, stressing that strict action would be taken against any member found involved in corruption or misconduct.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the programme as the chief guest.
Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar, Senior Secretary of the Home Ministry Manzur Morshed Chowdhury, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir and Additional IGP (Administration) A K M Awlad Hossain also addressed the event.
Highlighting the evolving nature of crime in the digital age, the home minister announced the formation of a specialized Cyber Police Unit to combat cybercrime, online rumors, and misinformation spread through social media platforms.
He also said the government has decided to establish two modern police training academies at Jangal Salimpur in Chattogram to enhance professionalism within the force.
One academy will train elite units, while the other will cater to general police personnel, he said, adding that a separate legislation will also be enacted to ensure transparency and accountability in elite force operations.
The minister further said initiatives would be taken to modernize and expand the capacities of central and divisional police hospitals.
In addition, he said that a full-fledged Police Sports Complex will be constructed subject to land availability.
Calling for greater transparency in police operations, Ahmed instructed authorities to increase the use of body-worn cameras and stressed the importance of following the UN standard on minimum use of force.
“Police must be strategic in combating crime, but human rights violations will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” he said.
The home minister also directed police officials to ensure faster delivery of public services, including police clearance certificates and online general diary (GD) services.
He emphasized strengthening the Tourist Police to improve the image of the country’s tourism sector.
Referring to the government’s “31-point electoral manifesto,” the minister said a stable law and order situation is essential for its implementation.
“Police are the people, and people are the police – every police station must become a center of public service,” he said, adding that preventive policing should receive the highest priority under modern policing doctrine.
During the meeting, senior police officials discussed modernization initiatives and future action plans in line with the prime minister’s directives.
Additional IGPs, DIGs, Additional DIGs, Superintendents of Police, and other senior officers from across the country attended the programme.
