Shariful Islam

Abu Sayed’s autopsy report altered 6 times

The world saw how Abu Sayed was shot by policemen from across the street.

3d ago

Disturbing accounts of ‘police abuse’

The night of July 27, 2024, still haunts her. A first-year law student of a private university, she still cannot forget how detectives surrounded her in a small room and groped her. On a table in front of her lay a blank paper for her to confess, according to her accounts to the International Crimes Tribunal and The Daily Star.

1w ago

Allegations against cops: Probe team should include accuser’s representative

Amid concerns over the impartiality of investigations into various allegations against law enforcers, the Police Reform Commission has recommended the inclusion of a representative of the complainant in the probe team.

1w ago

Fire service and civil defence: Proposal for 73 units stuck in red tape

To address growing risks from urbanisation and industrial expansion, the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence submitted a project proposal to the home ministry in 2023 to establish 73 specialised firefighting and rescue units.

2w ago

Underfunding a key factor behind police bribery

When we talk about corruption in the police force, the focus, rightly so, often falls on bribery and abuse of power.

3w ago

Add more female cops to the force

The Police Reform Commission has proposed floating police stations to combat crimes on waterways, increasing the number of female police for a women-friendly service, and modernising the force with technology-driven strategies and advanced forensic technology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of case investigations.

1m ago

40th batch: 480 SIs join service; dismissed cadets on hunger strike

After over two months of uncertainty, a significant chapter unfolds for 480 cadet sub-inspectors of 40th batch as they are finally stepping into their roles as probationary SIs in the police service.

1m ago

Cops want police commission free of external influence

Independent body to end politicisation, nepotism, corruption

1m ago
February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Abu Sayed’s autopsy report altered 6 times

The world saw how Abu Sayed was shot by policemen from across the street.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Disturbing accounts of ‘police abuse’

The night of July 27, 2024, still haunts her. A first-year law student of a private university, she still cannot forget how detectives surrounded her in a small room and groped her. On a table in front of her lay a blank paper for her to confess, according to her accounts to the International Crimes Tribunal and The Daily Star.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Allegations against cops: Probe team should include accuser’s representative

Amid concerns over the impartiality of investigations into various allegations against law enforcers, the Police Reform Commission has recommended the inclusion of a representative of the complainant in the probe team.

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Fire service and civil defence: Proposal for 73 units stuck in red tape

To address growing risks from urbanisation and industrial expansion, the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence submitted a project proposal to the home ministry in 2023 to establish 73 specialised firefighting and rescue units.

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

Underfunding a key factor behind police bribery

When we talk about corruption in the police force, the focus, rightly so, often falls on bribery and abuse of power.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Add more female cops to the force

The Police Reform Commission has proposed floating police stations to combat crimes on waterways, increasing the number of female police for a women-friendly service, and modernising the force with technology-driven strategies and advanced forensic technology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of case investigations.

January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025

40th batch: 480 SIs join service; dismissed cadets on hunger strike

After over two months of uncertainty, a significant chapter unfolds for 480 cadet sub-inspectors of 40th batch as they are finally stepping into their roles as probationary SIs in the police service.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

Cops want police commission free of external influence

Independent body to end politicisation, nepotism, corruption

January 4, 2025
January 4, 2025

Crowd control operations: Police seek to restrict use of lethal arms

A special committee of the Police Headquarters recommends replacing 50 percent of the long barrel firearms with short-barrel ones in order to lower casualties during crowd control operations.

December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024

Non-lethal weapons to be suggested for cops

The Police Reform Commission is poised to submit its report with recommendations, including freeing law enforcement agencies from political influence, according to its Chairman Safar Raj Hossain.