Rajshahi:Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called on police officers to develop a people-oriented force by adopting professionalism, neutrality, and humane behavior in their service to the public.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the minister made these remarks while addressing the basic training completion parade of the 27th Trainee Sergeants and 43rd Cadet Sub-Inspectors (2006 batch) at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sarda, Rajshahi. He emphasized the importance of police earning public trust by serving the community and working for the welfare of the people, urging them to avoid discrimination and injustice in both their professional and personal lives.
During the event, Salahuddin Ahmed highlighted the expectations people have of the police force and the need for officers to provide legal services and protection without bias. He reminded the newly trained officers of their commitment to public safety, justice, and maintaining law and order, urging them to replace misconduct and bias with professionalism and competence.
The ceremony was attended by local lawmakers and senior police officials, including Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir and Bangladesh Police Academy Principal Md Mainul Hasan BPM. The minister also inspected the parade, received the salute, and distributed awards to trainees excelling in various categories, recognizing individuals such as Mohammad Omar Faruk and Mohammad Jahangir Alam for their accomplishments.