He said these while speaking as chief guest at the passing-out parade of the six-month basic training of the 27th Trainee Sergeant and 43rd Cadet Sub-Inspector (2006 batch) at the historic parade ground of Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah, Rajshahi. At the event, the minister inspected the parade and received the salute, and distributed prizes among those who achieved excellence in various areas.
The Home Minister said maintaining law and order and restoring comfort to people’s minds are among the government’s top priorities. Initiatives have been taken to enact necessary laws, increase manpower, purchase vehicles, provide training, develop infrastructure and ensure logistical support to build the police force as skilled, modern, humane and service-oriented.
Addressing the new police officers, he said the police uniform and responsibility should not be viewed merely as a job. They must perform their duties with a commitment to ensuring people’s security, justice and law and order. Avoiding discrimination and injustice in professional and personal life, they must remain respectful of the constitution and existing laws. Along with taking action against criminals through impartial investigations, the rights of innocent people must also be protected.
The minister emphasized increasing the use of modern technology, scientific investigation, information analysis and digital forensics to tackle cybercrime, online fraud, financial fraud, drugs, human trafficking and organized crime. He said there are opportunities to work in various specialized units of the police, including UN peacekeeping missions, in the international arena. However, strict action will be taken in cases of negligence in duty, unethical activities and breach of discipline.
Local members of parliament, Inspector General of Police Md. Ali Hossain Fakir, Principal of Bangladesh Police Academy Md. Mainul Hasan, Acting Divisional Commissioner of Rajshahi Division Md. Rezaul Alam Sarkar, and DIG of Rajshahi Range Md. Ashik Saeed, along with senior military and civilian officials, guardians of trainees and journalists, were present as special guests at the event.
In this parade, a total of 246 trainees, including 84 from the 27th Trainee Sergeant batch and 162 from the 43rd Cadet Sub-Inspector batch, completed basic training and entered their professional careers. Md. Omar Faruk was selected as the Best Sergeant in the Trainee Sergeant batch. Meanwhile, Mohammad Jahangir Alam became the Best Cadet in the Cadet Sub-Inspector batch. Those who achieved excellence in other categories of both batches were also awarded.
