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RAJSHAHI, July 29, 2026 (BSS) - A special training session on coordination between the prison and police departments was held at the Prison Training Center in Rajshahi on Wednesday as part of a 'Leadership Development Training' workshop for jail superintendents.

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Foyezul Kabir conducted the session as the resource person.

Titled "Challenges Arising in the Integrated Performance of Duties by the Prison and Police Departments: Measures for Security, Court Attendance/Escort, Intelligence Information and Crisis Management," the session focused on strengthening coordination between the two departments.

Foyezul Kabir discussed strategies for ensuring inmate security in accordance with existing laws and regulations, as well as court attendance and escort operations, effective use of intelligence information and coordinated responses to crisis situations.

He stressed timely information sharing, mutual cooperation and stronger joint efforts to maintain law and order, improve security management, manage risks and enhance professional skills.

Jail superintendents from 20 district jails, including those in Cox's Bazar, Feni, Chandpur, Rajbari, Gopalganj, Kishoreganj, Tangail, Manikganj, Pabna, Sirajganj, Bogura, Joypurhat, Nilphamari, Thakurgaon, Netrokona, Magura, Bagerhat, Kushtia, Moulvibazar and Patuakhali, attended the training.

At the end of the session, the participants pledged to strengthen integrated operations through practical experience-sharing, professional development and closer cooperation between the prison and police departments.