Highly placed sources at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and Ministry of Home confirmed that both the two top police bosses have been given one-year extension of service on completion of their previous one-year contract.

The fresh contracts were approved yesterday, PMO sources said.

There has been widespread speculation for the last few days whether Shahudul and Huda would get further extension or some fresh appointments would replace them. A case against Shahudul at the High Court also led to speculation over his replacement.

Sources at the home ministry claimed the government has retained the officials because of their high skills and professionalism.