Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd)  Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today addressed the passing-out ceremony of the 40th BCS probationary ASP at Bangladesh Police Academy (BPA) at Sardah, Rajshahi. Photo: BSS

RAJSHAHI, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS)- Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) 
Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has categorically said police will no more 
implement anyone's agenda as the state is owned by all citizens but not by 
any party or any group or community.

He said a new chapter has been created through the July-August students-
people anti-discrimination movement and stressed the need for furthermore 
upholding the pride of the police force with the new spirit.

Jahangir Alam came up with the observation while addressing the passing-out 
ceremony of the 40th BCS probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police 
(ASP) at Bangladesh Police Academy (BPA) at Sardah here today as the chief 
guest. 

The adviser said Bangladesh Police are independent employees of the republic 
and they abide by some rules and regulations. As employees of the republic 
Bangladesh Police will work for overall security of the citizens and 
establish rule of law relentlessly.

He also said that they want to build a police force so that none can face 
harassment. "You will work for fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the 
public in general and will prove yourself as peoples' friend and dutiful 
through your services," he reminded them.
 
Jahangir Alam distributed trophies to the best cadets attained on different 
topics through the training. This year, ASP Ruhul Amin Labu became the best 
probationer, best academic and best shooter while ASP Muhammad Sayelin has 
done well in field activities and horse riding.
 
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam, BPA Principal Masudur Rahman 
Bhuiyan, General Officer Commanding (GOC) and Area Commander of Bogura Area 
Major General S M Asadul Haque, Additional IGP Abu Naser Muhammad Khaled, 
Commissioner of Rajshahi division Khandaker Azim Ahmed and Commissioner of 
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Muhammad Abu Sufiyan were present, among others, 
on the occasion.

In the passing-out ceremony, 57 ASPs from 40th BCS and three from 38th BCS 
took part and the chief guest witnessed their parade and received salute.