Bangladesh Police
About Company
The Bangladesh Police is the national law enforcement agency of Bangladesh, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It plays a crucial role in maintaining peace, enforcing law and order, and ensuring the security of persons and property within the country. The police force is headed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and is divided into several specialized units and battalions to address various security needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of Law and Order: The primary responsibility of Bangladesh Police is to maintain peace and order, protect life and property, and prevent crime.
- Criminal Justice System: The police are integral to the criminal justice system, involved in the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes.
- Development Support: Beyond traditional roles, the police contribute to the country’s development by providing security essential for economic growth.
Organizational Structure:
- Subnational Units: Range Police and Metropolitan Police.
- Specialized Units: Traffic Police, Airport Armed Police, Diplomatic Security Division, Tourist Police, Highway Police, Industrial Police, River Police, Railway Police, Police Air Wing, Mountain Police, and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Police Force.
- Specialized Battalions: Special Security and Protection Battalion (SPBn), Special Armed Force (SAF), Range Police and Range Reserve Force (RRF), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and Armed Police Battalion (APBn).
- Specialized Teams: SWAT, Crisis Response Team (CRT), Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU), Bomb Disposal Unit, and Canine Unit.
Training and Development:
- Institutes: Police Headquarters (PHQ), Police Staff College, Bangladesh Police Academy, and various Police Training Centers.
- Intelligence and Investigation: Special Branch (SB), Detective Branch (DB), Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CT), and Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI).
Challenges:
Despite its critical role, the Bangladesh Police faces challenges such as morale issues and the need to adapt to evolving security threats.
