Bangladesh dismisses six police officers including former DIG
The Ministry of Home Affairs has dismissed six police officers including former additional DIG Pralay Kumar Joarder and forced another senior officer into compulsory retirement.
The government of Bangladesh has dismissed six police officers, including former additional deputy inspector general Pralay Kumar Joarder, and sent another officer into compulsory retirement. The disciplinary measures were announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday through seven separate official notifications.
Those dismissed alongside Joarder include former Dhaka Metropolitan Police deputy commissioner Md Nazmul Islam, former Gaibandha In-Service Training Centre additional superintendent SM Shamim, and officers Rubaiyat Zaman, Md Sarwar Kabir Sohag, and Md Arifuzzaman. The actions follow internal reviews and departmental proceedings regarding official conduct.
Additionally, assistant superintendent of police Mohammad Obaidur Rahman of the Rangpur Range DIG office was forced into compulsory retirement. Official records showed he had been absent without authorisation since May 2017, with the dismissal finalised following consultation with the Bangladesh Public Service Commission.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
