Introduction: The Bangladesh Bangladesh Police is the main law main law enforcement agency of Bangladesh. It Bangladesh. It is administered under the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government the Government of Bangladesh. It Bangladesh. It plays a crucial role in maintaining peace and enforcement of law and order within the whole of Bangladesh. Though the police are primarily concerned with the maintenance of law and order and securit y of persons and property of individuals, it also plays a vital role in the criminal justice system. Police is the root level in criminal justice system.Criminal justice system successibility depends on the police performance.
History of Bangladesh Police: Ancient Period: Manushanghita, Manushanghita, the hieroglyphics of Emperor Ashoka and the stories of renowned travelers are the main sources of composing police history.These sources also give clues to compose the fragmented history of Bangladesh Police.In Orthoshastra by Orthoshastra by Koutilla nine types of spies are mentioned.During that period policing was confined in the efforts of collecting intelligence in order to curb antigovernmental activities and to maintain law and order in the society.The duties of under cover spies were extended such a way that they used to conduct surveillance over the activities of ministers, civil and military officials.For this all means of temptations and instigations were used.Information about investigating techniques and investigating authorities may be found in Orthoshastra.The procedures of punishing the accused are also found in this book.Hence it maybe assumed that there was one kind of police under the local autonomous system in the rural and urban areas.
Medieval Period: Details of policing activities during the middle age cannot be found as well.However,during the periods of the great sultans, an official holding the position of Muhtasib Muhtasib used to perform the duties of policing. This person happened to be the chief of police and the in charge of public works and the inspector of public ethics simultaneously. In urban areas,Kotwals were responsible for performing police duties. Information regarding police police systems during the Mughal period can be found in the book Aain-E-Akbori book Aain-E-Akbori.. The policing system introduced by Shershah Shuri was further organized during the period of Emperor Akber, the great. The Emperor organized his administrative structure introducing Fouzdari (the principal representative of the Emperor), Mir Adal and Kazi (the head of judicial department) and Kotwal (the chief police official of larger cities). This system was very effective in maintaining the law and order in cities. The Kotwal police system was implemented in Dhaka City. Many district sadar police stations are still called Kotwali police stations. In Mughal In Mughal period period Kotwal emerged as an institution. According to the historians the Kotwal Kotwal was minor luminary under the Muhtasib.A Fouzdar was appointed to every administrative unit of the government (district). There were some artillery artil lery and cavalry forces under the Fouzdar. Thanadars was appointed dividing the parganas into small localities. There was a disciplined police system during the Mughal period though there was no professional police force like that of the British period. In general, it may be opined that there was a remarkable development in the maintenance of law and order and criminal administrati on during the reign of the Muslim rulers.
British Period: The establishment of a systematic police force in England was of slow growth and came into effect after its creation abroad. In the early stage of Industrial Revolution when England was facing grave crisis due to socioeconomic transformation the necessit y of an effective organised police service was keenly felt Sir Robert Peel, the then Prime Minister introduced a bill in the British Parliament in 1829 which created an organised civil police in the nearby London Metro police. Initiall y there were some opposition to the existence of this uniform police but the success of the London police in controlling social disorder and crime captured imagination of not only the people of England but also of the whole Europe and America, New York city copied the London model with some modifications when it organised the first Municipal Police Force 1833 . In 1858, full control of the Indian Territory was taken over from the East India Company by the British government. The success of the London police organised under Peels Act of 1829, prompted the British government to reform the police system in the sub-continent on the line of the British constabularies. With this end in view a police commissioner was set up 1840 and on the recommendation of the commission of the Police Act (Act V of 1861) was passed by the British Parliament. Under this Act a police force was created in each province of British India and placed under the control of the provincial government. The administration of the police force of a province was vested upon an officer styled as the Inspector General of Police. The administration administrati on of the police in a district was placed under the Superintended of Police. The The Act is still in force throughout the Sub-continent and has been regulating the function of police in Bangladesh as well as the other countries of the sub-continent.
Pakistan Period: After partition of the Sub-continent in 1947 police force in Bangladesh was first named as East Bengal Police and then as East Pakistan Police and it continued to function as provincial police force in the same lines as during the British rule.
Role of Police in Liberation War : The most glorious chapter of the history of Bangladesh Police came when Bengali-s peaking police officers participated along with the citizens in Bangladesh in Bangladesh Liberation War. During War. During the liberation war a large number of police officers from all ranks including a Deputy Inspector General, some senior Superintendents of Police and many other gave their lives for the c ause of liberation. Many police personnel embraced martyrdom on 25 March 1971 fighting with outdated outdated .303 .303 rifles against the Pakistani invaders. The resistance by the Bengali members of police at Rajarbag is basically the first chapter of armed struggles str uggles during the War of Independence. This armed resistance was a clear indication to all that they had no other alternative but to go for an armed struggle to achieve independence. The name and address of 1262 police officers of different ranks could be listed who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Bangladesh during the liberation war.Again Mr. Mahbubuddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, who was the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Jhenaidah at that time, led the historic guard of honour given to the members of the Mujibnagar Cabinet when the provisional Government of Bangladesh took oath on the auspicious day of 17 April 1971 during liberation war.
Bangladesh Period: After the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent country on 16 December, 1971 the police force was recognized and it assumed the role of a national police force. Bangladesh Police as li ke as
other police forces over the world is primarily responsible for the preservation of peace and order, protection of life and property of the people people and prevention and detection of crime. The traditional role of police in Bangladesh has undergone significant change after the libe ration. The role of police is no longer confined to maintenance of law and and order and prevention and detection detection of crime. To meet the need of an independent and developing country the police is now required playing a significant role in developing state and such kinds of activities by providing the basic security required for sustained economic growth of the country. Police also is contributing substantially in this field by keeping under control economic crimes which retread the process of the development. It is further playing a vital role in dealing with insurgency in some areas of the country which impedes development activities and threatens the security of the state.
Organization of Bangladesh Police: The Bangladesh Police is headed by Inspector by Inspector General of Police (IGP). Under his command,
Bangladesh Police is divided into different branches.
Branches:
Range Police Metropolitan Police Special Branch (SB) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Railway Police (GRP) Highway Police Industrial Police Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) Special Security and Protection Battalion (SPBn) Armed Police Battalion (APBn) Rapid Action Battalion(RAB)
Range & District Police :
Outside the Dhaka capital region and other metropolitan cities, police is organised into Police Ranges, headed by a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), who control several Police Districts. Now there are seven Police Ranges in seven administrative divisions and two Police Ranges for railways and highways. The Police District is the fulcrum of police activity and each Police District is headed by a Superintendent of Police (SP). The Police District is made up of one or more Cir cles, and is under the command of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) often referred to as the Circle ASP. Under the Police Circles are the police stations, generally under the control of an Inspector of Police, who is called Officer-in-Charge (OC). Under him several Sub-Inspector of Police works. As per the various Bangladeshi laws, Sub-Inspector (and above) are the only officers who can file a charge sheet in the court.
Each Police Range maintains its own Range Reserve Force (RRF) and distr ict police also maintains its own Special Armed Force (SAF) which is responsible for emer gencies and crowd control issues. They are generally activated only on orders from the Superintendent of Police, and higher-level authorities. The armed constabulary do not usually come into contact with the general public unless they are assigned to VIP duty or to maintain order during fairs, f estivals, athletic events, elections, elect ions, and natural disasters. They may also be sent to t o quell outbreaks of student or labor unrest, organized crime, and communal riots; to maintain key guard posts; and to participate i n anti-terrorist operations. Names of the Police Ranges in seven administrative divisions are: 1. Dhaka Range 2. Chittagong Range 3. Khulna Range 4. Rajshahi Range 5. Sylhet Range 6. Barisal Range 7. Rangpur Range Another two Police Ranges are: 8. Railway Range
9. Highway Range
Metropolitan Police:
In addition to the police ranges, major cities have police forces which follow the Police Commissionerate System. The Chief of Metropolitan Police is the Police Commissioner. Raised in 1976, the Dhaka the Dhaka Metropolitan Police is charged with maintaining security and order in the national capital and neighbouring areas. Later five other metropolitan police were formed in other large cities.
Names of the Metropolitan Police are: 1. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) 2. Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) 3. Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) 4. Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) 5. Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) 6. Barisal Metropolitan Police (BMP)
Detective Branch (DB) :
specializ ed branch of a police unit. It is highly capable, Detective Branch (DB) is the specialized sophisticated and technology based branch. Every metropolitan police and district police has its own Detective Branch.
SWAT:
SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) is an elite tactical unit of the Dhaka the Dhaka Metropolitan Police which was established on February 28, 2009. The 2009. The SWAT unit operates under the Detective Branch of Dhaka Dhaka Metropolitan Police. SWAT Police. SWAT unit has sophisticated weapons and equipment and they are trained at home and abroad. They are called in eme rgency need and in crisis management like terrorist attack, hostage rescue etc.
Traffic Police :
Traffic Police in the small towns come under the d istrict police, but Traffic Police in the cities come under the metropolitan police. The Traffic Polic e are responsible for maintaining the smooth flow of traffic and stopping offenders in the cit y or town.
Special Branch (SB):
The Special The Special Branch was established to assist in maintaining National maintaining National security and also performs the functions of intelligence intelligence gathering and counter and counter intelligence.
Immigration Police:
The purpose of the Immigration Service, Bangladesh Police is to provide immigration related service and security securit y through the well managed entry and out of people to and from Bangladesh. The immigration service is provided by Special Branch of Bangladesh Police.
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) :
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is (CID) is a special unit of Bangladesh Police responsible for carrying out investigations into crimes grievous in nature, including terrorism, murders and organized crime. It also gives forensic support to law enforcing agencies. It is headquartered in Malibag, Dhaka, Malibag, Dhaka, and and maintains two training schools named the Detective the Detective Training School and the Forensic Training Institute.
Railway Police (GRP):
The Railway Police is responsible for law enforcement on the Bangladesh Railways. They maintain discipline on platforms as well as travel inside trains to keep passengers secure. Railway accidents are also handled by them. Under the Deputy Inspector General (Railway Police) Railway Police Range has two Railway Distric ts, one is Syedpur and another is Chittagong each headed by a Superintendent of Railway Police (SRP).
Highway Police:
To make the highways the highways safer and to ensure smooth traffic smooth traffic management system, Government realized the necessity of Highway Police. In the year 2005 Highway Police started its journey. Under the Deputy Deputy Inspector General (Highway Police) Highway Police Range has has
two Highway Police wing, the Eastern Wing headquartered in Comilla in Comilla and the Western Wing headquartered in Bogra in Bogra each headed by a Superintendent of Police. The presence of Highway Police is very unsatisfactory, and they failed to make the highways safe and ensuring smooth traffic smooth traffic movement due to manpower shortage and adequate logistic support.
Industrial Police:
To keep the law and order, to ensure the implementation of Labour Law, 2006, collection of intelligence and taking pro-active policing initiatives to prevent unrest i n the industrial area Industrial Police formally started its journey on 31 October, 2010. Total strength of this unit is 2990.
Industrial Police works at four zones1. Industrial Police - 1 Ashulia, Dhaka 2. Industrial Police - 2 Gazipur 3. Industrial Police - 3 Chittagong 4. Industrial Police - 4 Narayangonj
Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) :
To ensure the quality of police investigation and create speciali zation Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) was raised in 2013. It is spreaded al l over the country and will investigate all the important police cases. cases . It is centrally headed by a DIG and an Additional SP heads it in every district.
Special Security and Protection Battalion (SPBn) :
In 2012, one of the specialized force of Bangladesh Police Special Security and Protection Battalion was raised to provide security to the head of the state, head of the government, other visiting VVIPs and VIPs. This force is headed by a DIG who works under the control of the Additional IG of APBn. Primarily this force contains two protection battalions and will be expanded in the future.
Armed Police Battalion (APBn) :
There are eleven Armed Police Battalions in this force located at different parts of Bangladesh. Of them one is female battalion. The Headquarters of this force is located in Uttara, Dhaka Uttara, Dhaka inside APBn Complex. The head of this unit is an Additional Inspector General (Addl IG).
Location of the different Armed Police Battalions are: 1. 1st Armed Police Battalion
Uttara, Dhaka
2. 2nd Armed Police Battalion
Muktagacha, Mymenshing
3. 3rd Armed Police Battalion
Khulna
4. 4th Armed Police Battalion
Bogra
5. 5th Armed Police Battalion
Uttara, Dhaka
6. 6th Armed Police Battalion
Barisal
7. 7th Armed Police Battalion
Ashulia, Dhaka
8. 8th Armed Police Battalion
Sylhet (Presently deployed in Dhaka Airport)
9. 9th Armed Police Battalion
Chittagong
10. 10th Armed Police Battalion
Mohalchari, Khagrachari
11. 11th Armed Police Battalion (Female) Uttara, Dhaka
Airport Armed Police (AAP) :
A specialized unit of APBn, Airport APBn, Airport Armed Police (AAP) is deployed in the international airports of Bangladesh for maintaining security of the airports. Currently 8th APBn is performing their duty in Shahjalal in Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka Airport, Dhaka.
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB):
In 2004, elite force of Bangladesh Police Rapid Police Rapid Action Battalion was raised, consisting of the personnel of Bangladesh Bangladesh Police, Bangladesh Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Bangladesh Air Force, Border Guard Bangladesh and Bangladesh Ansar. It works under the command of Inspector General of Police.
Tourist Police:
In 2009 Tourist Police was formed to protect local and foreign tourists, starting the service in Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach, a popular area with world’s longest sandy beach. It is planned to expand the Tourist Police to other tourist spots very soon. It works under the District Police Administration.
Police Internal Oversight (PIO) : To monitor and to collect intelligence about the activities of the police officers across the country this specialized wing name Police Internal Oversight (PIO) was set up in 2007. This Internal Oversight Oversight is headed by an Assistant Assistant Inspector General General (AIG) (AIG) at the Police Headquarters Headquarters and directly reports reports to the Inspector Inspector General of Police (IGP). All the units of Bangladesh Police fall under the surveillance of PIO. PIO agents are spread all over the country under direct supervision of the PIO unit located in Police Headquarters. Headquarters.
Police Units: RANGE POLICE
Police Range Police district Circle Thana (Police Station) Investigation Centre (IC) / Police OutPost / Police Camp
METROPOLITAN POLICE
Division Zone Thana (Police Station) Town Out-Post / Police Camp
Police Ranks: Superior Officers: NATIONAL POLICE RANKS
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Additional Inspector General of Police (Addl IG) Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Additional Deputy Inspector General of Police (Addl DIG) Superintendent of Police (SP) / Assistant Inspector General (AIG) (in Police HQ) / Special Superintendent (SS) (in SB & CID) / Superintendent of Railway Police (SRP) (in Railway Police) Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl SP) Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police (Sr ASP) Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)
METROPOLITAN POLICE RANKS
Police Commissioner Additional Commissioner of Police Joint Commissioner of Police (JC) Deputy Commissioner of Police (DC) Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADC) Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (Sr AC) Assistant Commissioner of Police (AC)
INDUSTRIAL POLICE / RAPID ACTION BATTALION (RAB) RANKS:
Director General (DG) Additional Director General (ADG) Director Deputy Director (DD) Senior Assistant Director (Sr AD) Assistant Director (AD)
Subordinate Officers: UN-ARMED BRANCH
Inspector of Police Sub-Inspector (SI) / Town Sub-Inspector (TSI) Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) / Assistant Town Sub-Inspector (ATSI) Constable
INDUSTRIAL POLICE
Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) Circle Commander (Sub-Inspector)
ARMED BRANCH
Armed Inspector Armed Sub-Inspector (Armed SI) Armed Assistant Sub-Inspector (Armed ASI) Naik Constable
RAPID ACTION BATTALION
Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) Sergeant / Sub-Inspector (SI)
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Naik Constable
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Naik Constable
TRAFFIC DIVISION:
Traffic Inspector (TI) Sergeant / Town Sub-Inspector (TSI) Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) / Assistant Town Sub-Inspector (ATSI) Traffic Constable
Rank Badge of Superior Officers : Bangladesh Police
IGP
Additional IGP
DIG
Additional DIG
SP
Additional SP
Senior ASP
Rank Badge of Subordinate Officers:
Inspector
SI
Sergeant
ASI
Naik
Constable
ASP
Inspector Generals of Police: The Chief of Bangladesh Police is an Inspector General. It is the only three star rank of Bangladesh Police. Inspector Generals of Police since 1971: Name
Period
A. Khaleque
April 17, 1971 – 1971 – April April 23, 1973 (From Mujibnagar Government)
M. A. K. Chowdhury
May 18, 1971 – 1971 – December December 13, 1971
A. Rahim
April 23, 1973 – 1973 – December December 31, 1973
A. H. M. Nurul Islam
December 31, 1973 – 1973 – November November 21, 1975
Hossain Ahmed
November 21, 1975 1975 – August 26, 1978 – August
A. B. M. G. Kibria
August 26, 1978 – 1978 – February February 7, 1982
A. M. R. Khan
February 8, 1982 – 1982 – January January 31, 1984
E. A. Chowdhury
February 1, 1984 – 1984 – December December 30, 1985
Md. Habibur Rahman
January 9, 1986 – 1986 – January January 9, 1986
A. R. Khondkar
January 9, 1986 – 1986 – February February 28, 1990
Toyob Uddin Ahmed
February 28, 1990 – 1990 – January January 8, 1991 & July J uly 20, 1991 – 1991 – October 16, 1991
A. M. Chowdhury
January 8, 1991 – 1991 – July July 20, 1991
M. Enamul Haque
October 16, 1991 – 1991 – July July 8, 1992
A. S. M. Shahjahan
July 8, 1992 – 1992 – April April 22, 1996
M. Azizul Haque
July 22, 1996 – 1996 – November November 16, 1997
Md. Ismail Hussein
November 16, 1997 1997 – – September September 27, 1998
A. Y. B. Siddiqui
September 27, 1998 – 1998 – June June 7, 2000
Muhammad Nurul Huda
June 7, 2000 – 2000 – November November 6, 2001
Modabbir Hossein Chowdhury , psc
November 16, 2001 – 2001 – April April 22, 2003
Shohudul Haque
April 22, 2003 – 2003 – December December 15, 2004
Ashraful Huda
December 15, 2004 – 2004 – April April 7, 2005
Mohammad Hadis Uddin
April 7, 2005 – 2005 – May May 7, 2005
Abdul Kaiyum
May 7, 2005 – 2005 – July July 6, 2006
Anwarul Iqbal
July 6, 2006 – 2006 – November November 2, 2006
Khoda Bokhs Chowdhury
November 2, 2006 2006 – January January 29, 2007
Nur Mohammad
January 29, 2007 – 2007 – August August 31, 2010
Hassan Mahmood Khandker, BPM, PPM, ndc
August 31, 2010 – 2010 – Present Present
Strength: As of December 2012, the strength of the Bangladesh Police is approximately 152,000. The Police Population ratio in Bangladesh is 1:1133.
Community Policing in Bangladesh : In Bangladesh Police community policing is an a n organization wide philosophy and management approach that promotes community, government and police partner ships, proactive, problem solving, and community engagement to address the causes of crime, fear of crime and community issues. Bangladesh Police have been b een trying to implement this community policing philosophy nationwide. The Police Reform Program (PRP), a UNDP funded project, has been providing Bangladesh Police with technical assistance to implement community-policing nationwide. Bangladesh police has been implementing a community policing system, which is very much similar to that of the western style of community policing forum (CPF). Community policing promotes equal partnership between the police and the community. community. Bangladesh Police has identified two tier of partnerships, such as - the strategic partnership and the implementation partnership.
Strategic Partnership: Under the strategic partnership there are 1. a National Community Policing Advisory Committee Chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, 2. a National Community Policing Co-ordination Committee headed by the IGP or an Additional IGP at the Police Headquarters, 3. a Crime Prevention Center has been set up in the police Headquarters having the DIG (Crime) at the focal point. The Commissioners of the Metropolitan Police units and the Range DIGs of the respective police Ranges also have metro or divisional cells of community policing.
Implementation Partnership: The implementation partnership starts at the district level Firstly, there is a district community-policing cell in every district under the Superintendent of Police. The Additional SP or an ASP looks after the district community-policing cell. Secondly, in the police station level there is a community policing cell having a full-time community policing officer (CPO) who coordinates the community policing activities in the police station jurisdiction.
Beat Policing: In police terminology, a beat is the territory territor y and time that a police officer patrols. Beat policing is based on traditional policing (late 19th century) and utilizes the close relationship with the community members within the assigned Beat to strengthen Police effecti veness and encourage cooperative efforts to make a safer community. Dhaka Metropolitan Police is implementing the Beat Policing in the Dhaka city. In this regard eac h Police Station is divided into some Police Beats and for each Beat there is an assigned Beat Policing Officer.
Women in Bangladesh Police: Although the history of Bangladesh Police is so long but the history of women in Bangladesh Police is not so long. Women first joined Bangladesh Police in 1974. Fourteen women police officers were appointed in the Special Branch ( SB) in 1974. Of them seven were in the rank of SubInspector (SI) and seven were in the rank of Constable. The first female uniformed police members were recruited two years later. lat er. In 1976, fifteen women police officers were appointed in the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) for the first time ti me in the rank of Constable and Sub-Inspector (SI). However, no women were recruited in the supervising posts in those days. In 1986, only one woman BCS Cadre police officer Ms. Fatema Begum was appointed as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) through 6th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. She is the pioneer of women as BCS Cadre officer in Bangladesh Police. Now she is serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in Bangladesh Police. After two years in 1988 four women joined Bangladesh Police through the 7th Bangladesh Civil Service examination. After long interval from 1989 to 1998, in 1999 eight women officers were appointed through the 18th Bangladesh Civil Service examination. On 21 June, 2011 an all women Armed Police Battalion (APBn) started its journey as the 11th battalion of this force. Bangladesh Police is also pioneer to send all women Formed Formed Police Unit (FPU) to the UN Mission in Haiti in 2010. At present two all women FPUs are working in Haiti and Ivory Coast. Nowadays women police of various ranks ranks are appointed and working in all units of Bangladesh Bangladesh police.Currently there are about 2,240 women women are working in Bangladesh Police in the ranks ranks from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to Constable.
Selection and Training: The recruitment process differs according to the l evel of the position, and direct entry (where an applicant does not have to start at the lowest level) is possible. The educational requirements increase with recruitment for higher posts. A minimum bachelor degree is required for ASP, SI and Sergeant while Secondary School Certificate is must for the constable. Recruitment is conducted in the following three tiers:
In the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) In the rank of Sub-Inspector (SI) or Sergeant In the rank of Constable
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP): The Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) are recruited b y Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) through the extremely competitive Bangladesh competitive Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. They undergo a one year long hardship and effective training in the Bangladesh Police Academy as Probationary ASP. After passed out from academy they also undergo an orientation training of six months in the district level as a probationer.
Sub-Inspector (SI): Sub-Inspector is recruited by Police Headquarters centrall y. They undergo a one year long hardship and effective training in the Bangladesh Police Academy as Outside Cadet Sub-Inspector. After that they have also two years probationary period in different police units as part of training.
Sergeant: Sergeant is recruited by Police Headquarters centrally. After appointment they undergo a six month long hardship and effective training in the Bangladesh Police Academy as Probationar y Sergeant. After passed out from the academy they also undergo an orientation training of six months in the places of posting as a probationer.
Constable: Constable is recruited in the district distr ict level. They undergo a six month long training in the Police the Police Training Centre as the Trainee Recruit Constable (TRC).
Training Institutions: Bangladesh Police Academy, established Academy, established in 1912 in Sardah, Rajshahi is the central training institution of Bangladesh Police. The Police The Police Staff College was established in 2000 in Dhaka in Dhaka..[15] Bangladesh Police also maintains Police maintains Police Training Centre (PTC) in Tangail, in Tangail, Rangpur, Rangpur, Khulna Khulna and Noakhali. The Noakhali. The Detective Detective Training School was established in 1962 in Dhaka.
List of Training Institutions :
Police Staff College, Dhaka College, Dhaka Bangladesh Police Academy, Sardah, Academy, Sardah, Rajshahi Rajshahi Police Training Centre, Tangail Police Training Centre, Rangpur Police Training Centre, Khulna Centre, Khulna Police Training Centre, Noakhali Centre, Noakhali Detective Training School (DTS), Rajarbag, Dhaka Forensic Training Institute, Malibag, Dhaka Special Branch Training School, Malibag, School, Malibag, Dhaka Police Peacekeepers' Training School, Rajarbag, Dhaka Police Special Training School (PSTS), Betbunia, Rangamati Betbunia, Rangamati Traffic and Driving School (TDS), Mill Barrack, Dhaka Motor Driver Training School (MDTS), Jamalpur (MDTS), Jamalpur Telecommunications Training Center, Rajarbag, Dhaka Dhaka Metropolitan Police Training Academy, Rajarbag, Dhaka Rapid Action Battalion Forces Training School, Gazipur, Dhaka Armed Police Battalion Training School
Moreover there are in-service training centres in different districts.
Training of the Police Personnel : After being appointed the police officers of all ranks need to go through a very systematic, meticulous, harmonious and basic training policing; law, police works, leadership, Governmental and NGOs issues, matters relating to national international affairs. The training should transform a raw hand to a skilled police officer though offering him a legalistic & technical knowledge of sound policing. This transformation should make him inculcate the mission of the police work. Every country has their own national police academies for training of the officers. Including the basic training, the in-service training and specialized training are also arranged in these training centers. Bangladesh Police Service has several police training centers, one Police Academy and a Police Staff College for maintaining the training of the police personnel. Bellow is the list of police training centers and their training activities.
Sl Name of the Institution & Location 1 Bangladesh Police Academy, Academy, Sarda, Rajshahi Commandant: Addl IG
2
3 4
Rangpur Police Training Center, Rangpur Commandant: Addl DIG Khulna Police Training Center, Khulna Commandant: Addl DIG Mohera Police Training Center, Tangail Commandant: Addl DIG
5
Noakhali Police Training Center, Noakhali Noakhali Commandant: Addl DIG
6
Detective Training School, CID, Dhaka Commandant: Commandant: Addl DIG
Training activities One year Basic Course for ASP One year Basic Course for SI/Sgt 06 months In-service Course for promoted SI 03 months In-Service Course for Inspectors 03 months TOT Course for ASP 06 months Basic course for Constables 06 months In-Service Course for promoted SI 06 months Basic course for Constables 06 months In-Service Course for promoted SI 06 months Basic course for Constables 06 months In-Service Course for promoted SI 06 months Basic course for Constables 06 months In-Service Course for promoted SI 10 weeks Senior Investigation Course for ASP 10 Weeks Junior Investigation Course Inspectors
for
Computer course for Peace keepers Language Course for Peace Keepers 7
SB School, SB, Razarbag, Dhaka Commandant: Commandant: Addl DIG
Basic Intelligence course Inspectors/Sub-Inspectors
8
Special Police Training school, Betbunia, Rangamati, Commandant: SP Police Staff College, Dhaka
03 Months Jungle Warefare Course for Subeder, Habilder and NK
9
06 Weeks Financial Management Course of SP/Addl SP
06 Weeks Financial Management Course for ASP 10 Weeks Senior Management Course for DIG/Addl DIG
ETC
Police Medals: Police medals are awarded every year in the annual Police Week Parade. It is awarded both for bravery and service.
Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM)
Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) Bangladesh Police Medal - Service (BPM-Seba)
President Police Medal (PPM)
President Police Medal (PPM) President Police Medal - Service (PPM-Seba)
Vehicles: Different kinds of vehicles are used by b y Bangladesh Police. Mostly used vehicles are motorcycles and pickup vans. There are patrol car, truck, bus are in this fleet. Besides those Helicopter, Command Vehicle, Crime Scene Vehicle, APC, Riot Car, Water Canon, Evidence Collection Van are used. Highway Police have vehicles like Nissan like Nissan Patrol, Nissan Patrol, Nissan Sunny, Hyundai Sunny, Hyundai Sonata and many more vehicles in their fleet. Besides these, many requisition vehicles of public are used in emergency needs. Most Police Vehicles are in shabby s habby state; there is also a lack of Tow Tow Truck vehicles.
Weapons: The weapons used by Bangladesh police are:
9mm Pistols L.M.G (Light Machine Gun) M.M.G ( Medium Machine Gun) .38 Smith and Wesson Shot gun (12 Bore) 7.62 mm Chinese Rifle 7.62 x 51 G3 Rifle AK 47 Tear Shell (Gas Gun) 7.62 Sub Machine Gun Gas Grenade Pepper Spray
Unarmed Police use "Lathi" that means stick for needs.
Criticism: Bangladesh Police is criticized of having political influence in all levels . The major decisions are taken under political conditions. Corruption is widespread among the law enforcement; custody deaths and torture is prevalent. Journalists have been detained and sent to prison for publishing criticism of the ruling Awami League government, including the editor of the Amar Desh newspaper Mahmudur Mahmudur Rahman, who Rahman, who was sentenced to prison and spent more than 9 months in prison for publishing an anti-government anti-government story.During Hartal story.During Hartal they assault physically protesters and harass them.There have been widespread reports of traffic police and ranks obtaining bribes. Most policemen are less-trained, less-educated and also there is a lack of fund implemented for their payrolls.The salary for a police is not enough. Logistics support and other facilities are very poor. Although there negative attitude edges of the positive things, Bangladesh Police has got tremendous success in busting terrorist busting terrorist activities in the country.
Conclusion: Political intervene may directly or indirectly plays a huge role in police corruption. Corruption can be found across a range of forces. These include both large and small forces, and those covering both urban and rural environments. It also found corruption across a range of police roles including detective, uniform and support staff, and in both lower and higher ranks of officers. The research has also highlighted some distinctive forms of corruption that were found consistently across the forces studied. These include the leaking of sensitive information, and the existence of corrupt police staff operating alone within the organization. People working in conflict intervention and governance reconstruction tend to be pessimistic about the prospects for reducing police corruption. It seems to be an endemic problem over which foreign donors have little leverage. Pessimism is justified. Not only are there operational problems of insecurity, unreliable personnel, and dysfunctional institutions, but police corruption is supported by social structures and attitudes that are embedded in local ways of life.
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