Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam. -File Photo

DHAKA, Jan 23, 2025 (BSS) - Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam today called upon the new police personnel to perform their professional duties in a neutral manner to win public trust.   

“Work neutrally to gain public trust. If police are trusted by the people through their performance, they will get more cooperation from the masses in maintaining the law and order,” he said.   
  
He was speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the orientation course for Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) of the 43rd BCS (Police) batch at the Police Headquarters here.

Describing the new police officers as the future leader of the police force, the police chief said, “The prestige of the police force depends on you. Therefore, you have to set an example for others by performing your duties honestly.”

Baharul Alam said that the recent anti-discrimination movement has created an opportunity to re-evaluate the public's expectations towards the police.

“As the guardian of country’s law and order, the police have to perform their duties professionally,” he said.

Mentioning the policing as a challenging profession, he said the new officers have to acquire skills to face various challenges through training.

“You have to acquire knowledge about constitutional rights, human rights and new laws,” he said.

The police chief said in the current era of technology, newly joined police officers have to acquire modern technological knowledge and skills to control diversified crimes.

Additional IG (HR M) ANM Khaled, DIG (HR) Kazi Zia Uddin and concerned officers were present at the event, among others.

A total of 84 officers have joined the 43rd BCS (Police) batch as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). Of them, 78 are men and six are women.