Dhaka:Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called on newly appointed police and Ansar cadre officers to uphold strict political neutrality in their careers, emphasizing that any political affiliations from their student days should not influence their professional conduct.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made these remarks during a briefing and introductory meeting with the 45th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Police and Ansar cadre officers at the Home Ministry's conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
During the meeting, Ahmed stressed the importance of caution and discretion in law enforcement, warning against any misuse of power. He highlighted the need for officers to protect the public image of the police force and to maintain public confidence through responsible and impartial actions.
Congratulating the newly appointed officers, Ahmed outlined their primary responsibility as maintaining law and order, ensuring a secure environment for state and administrative functions, and supporting development activities. He urged them to adhere strictly to service rules and comply with lawful directives from senior officials.
He described the work environment in the police and Ansar forces as challenging and often confrontational, requiring officers to exhibit sound judgment, professionalism, intelligence, and presence of mind, especially when making decisions under pressure.
The meeting was chaired by Senior Secretary of the Home Ministry Manzur Morshed Chowdhury, with Inspector General of Police (in-charge) and Additional IGP (Administration) AKM Awlad Hossain, and Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud attending as special guests.
The ministry revealed that 80 candidates were recommended for the BCS Police cadre and 25 for the BCS Ansar cadre in the 45th BCS examination. Of these, 65 police officers and 19 Ansar officers formally joined the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 1, 2026.