The government of Bangladesh has decided to recruit 2,701 constables to address vacancies in the police force and restore the jobs of around 650 sub-inspectors and sergeants who were allegedly disqualified during the final stage of recruitment in 2006.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed disclosed the decision at a press briefing held at the Secretariat on Monday, saying the recruitment and reinstatement measures would be taken on a priority basis.
On the restoration of the 650 officers’ jobs, the minister said a court had earlier declared the cancellations illegal during the tenure of the interim government. Although the then home ministry submitted an application to the Chief Adviser’s office seeking approval in line with the verdict, clearance was reportedly not granted at the time.
“Justice will be ensured for them now,” he said, adding that the affected officers would be reinstated in accordance with legal procedures.
The minister also stated that efforts are underway to free the police force from political interference and restore its professional image.
He stressed that no individual or group would be allowed to influence police operations.
At the same time, he acknowledged the need for accountability and efficiency within the force.
He criticised what he described as an inappropriate reshuffle conducted through lottery during the interim government, saying it failed to properly match skills with required postings.
Salahuddin Ahmed further said that around 10,000 illegal firearms remain untraced despite previous recovery efforts. The government will take steps to recover them through proper legal mechanisms.
He added that arms licenses issued during the previous regime will be reviewed and those granted for political purposes will be cancelled to ensure transparency.
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