Dhaka:Additional Inspector General of Police Faruk Ahmed has officially taken charge as the Director General of the Special Response Battalion (SRB).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Faruk Ahmed, a member of the 17th BCS batch, joined the Bangladesh Police in 1998. Throughout his career, he has occupied significant roles such as Superintendent of Police in Mymensingh, Kishoreganj, and Moulvibazar, Additional Commissioner (Administration) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Additional Director General (Administration) of RAB Forces Headquarters, and Chief of Highway Police.
Ahmed has also contributed to UN peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sudan. He is an alumnus of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, holding a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Upon assuming office, he addressed SRB personnel at his inaugural Darbar, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, accountability, discipline, and dedication to public welfare. He encouraged the force to strive towards establishing the SRB as a model institution for public safety and the rule of law in Bangladesh.
Faruk Ahmed's appointment as DG of SRB was confirmed on November 3, succeeding Md. Ahsan Habib Palash, who has been transferred to the Police Headquarters.