Nationwide 538 police station resumes

Published: Aug 10, 2024
Nationwide 538 police station resumes

60% police personal joined

Police headquarters has confirmed 538 police stations out of 639 across the country get back their duty. Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Mainul Islam told the press, around 60% police personnel joined office after vandalize and looting.

"The number will increase on Sunday (11 August). Most police stations in the metropolitan area have already resumed operations," he added.

Of the 110 police stations in metropolitan areas, 84 are currently operational. In the districts, 454 of the total 529 police stations have begun operating today (10 August), sources at the Police Headquarters said.

Police stations across the country had been under attack following the fleeing of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina after a massive student-led movement.

These attacks resulted in the deaths and injuries of many police officers, forcing others to retreat. This led to a rapid collapse of the country's policing system and prompted the ongoing strike by subordinate police members, who are demanding security and other benefits.

The new Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam had issued a deadline for the striking officers to return to work by Thursday (8 August) evening.

Senior police officials, including the police chief, have held meetings with local leaders in various districts to calm the situation and bring the striking officers back to work.