Home Minister: Police Uniforms to Change for Force Satisfaction

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated on Saturday that members of the Bangladesh Police are dissatisfied with their current uniforms and that the government is considering a change to reflect the force's tradition.

Speaking as the Chief Guest at the closing parade of the 43rd BCS trainee assistant superintendents at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah, the Minister noted that the request for change came from officers of all ranks.

"I have realized through discussions at all levels that our police members are not happy with the current uniforms," the Minister said. "I will discuss this at the highest levels of government to ensure the force receives a uniform rich in tradition. InshaAllah, a decision will be made soon." A Force for the People, Not Parties

Minister Ahmed emphasized a shift in the operational philosophy of the police, asserting that the force should no longer serve as a tool for any specific political group.

"The current government believes the police are not a 'lathi-charging' force for any party, but friends of the people," he said. He reiterated the government's election manifesto to transform the police into a modern, humanitarian, and service-oriented organization free from political influence.

He highlighted that the government is already working on increasing manpower and has initiated the formation of an independent Police Reform Commission to ensure institutional strength and efficiency. Commitment to Professionalism

Paying tribute to the 71 police martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War, the Minister reminded the new officers of their duties during this period of national transformation.

"You are entering service during a historic change in our political and social reality. Your responsibility is great," he told the 43rd BCS batch. "You must perform your duties with honesty and professionalism. Your behavior must remain humane and deeply respectful of the law."

He also urged the officers to master modern technology to combat cybercrime and digital offenses, ensuring that when ordinary citizens visit a police station, they are met with a genuine "mentality of service."