The government of Bangladesh has decided to revise the existing police uniform, restoring the earlier blue-coloured shirt while retaining khaki trousers, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Monday.
He made the announcement while briefing journalists at his office following a meeting of the national committee responsible for coordinating and managing overall activities related to law and order, including the situation of forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals.
The meeting, held at the ministry conference room, focused on improving security and management in and around Rohingya refugee camps. Discussions also covered operational coordination, discipline, and leadership within joint forces deployed in the camps.
The minister said maintaining law and order in the camps remains a priority, and the government is actively working to stabilise the situation. However, he clarified that there has been no discussion regarding issuing passports to Rohingyas currently residing in Saudi Arabia.
Addressing concerns over the release of high-profile criminals on bail, he said allegations of their involvement in further criminal activity are being examined, and legal action will be taken where evidence is found.
He also informed that a nationwide special anti-drug operation began on 1 May, targeting major drug suppliers and traffickers. The aim, he said, is to dismantle drug networks rather than focusing primarily on users.
Regarding the police uniform revision, the home minister said dissatisfaction existed within the force over the current design. After consultations, it has been decided to reintroduce the traditional shirt design while keeping khaki trousers as part of the uniform.
He added that the new dress code has been approved in principle and will take some time to be fully implemented.
The minister also described recent incidents in Cumilla involving political activists and police as political matters currently under law enforcement review, and said routine administrative processes such as transfer, promotion, and retirement within the police will continue under existing regulations.
