Additional IGP urges closer rape probes and faster case disposal.
TBS Report
27 October, 2026, 07:55 pm
Last modified: 27 October, 2026, 08:00 pm
Police headquarters has directed field-level officers to identify and take strict action against the alleged godfathers behind drug trafficking and juvenile gangs.
Additional Inspector General of Police (Crime and Operations) Md Sayedur Rahman issued the directive at the September crime review meeting at Police Headquarters today (27 October).
Metropolitan police commissioners, range deputy inspectors general and district superintendents of police joined the meeting virtually, which was chaired by Sayedur Rahman.
At the meeting, the additional IGP said Bangladesh Police maintained a "zero-tolerance" policy towards drugs and juvenile gangs.
He urged field-level officers to improve the image of the police through honesty, dedication and professionalism, while stressing the importance of treating members of the public humanely during official duties.
Sayedur also directed officers to ensure that robbery cases were properly recorded and investigated promptly so that offenders could be brought to justice.
He called for closer supervision of rape investigations to improve conviction rates and stressed the need to increase the overall rate of case disposal.
The additional IGP further said effective and inclusive community and beat policing activities should involve people with positive reputations in society.
The meeting reviewed the overall crime situation, including major incidents reported in September. Participants discussed robbery, dacoity, murder, rape, attacks on police and abduction cases.
Pending arrest warrants, investigation and trial outcomes, and conviction rates were also reviewed.