Dhaka:The Ministry of Home Affairs has dismissed six police officers and compulsorily retired another due to allegations of misconduct, desertion, and prolonged unauthorized absence.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the actions were taken under the Government Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2018, following departmental inquiries and recommendations from the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC).
Among those dismissed are Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Pralay Kumar Joardar and Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy Commissioner Md. Nazmul Islam. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Md. Sarowar Kabir Sohag has also been dismissed, while ASP Md. Obaidur Rahman, initially recommended for dismissal, was given the lesser penalty of compulsory retirement with the President's approval.
The officers discharged from service include Additional ASP Md. Rubayat Zaman of the In-Service Training Centre in Sunamganj; Additional ASP SM Shamim of the In-Service Training Centre in Gaibandha; and ASP Md. Arifuzzaman of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) in Mutagachha, Mymensingh. The allegations against the officers include prolonged unauthorized absence, desertion, and gross misconduct. The decisions, formalized through official gazette notifications, will take effect immediately.