police reform

Reform commission suggests modern tech core for police force

The Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, in its January 2025 report, has outlined a series of measures aimed at modernising the country's law enforcement framework. 

We do need a separate police commission

Home ministry’s refusal to acknowledge this is baffling.

Police reform must break free from colonial legacy

Police reform must enable the force to function freely, fairly, justly, and independently.

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.

Opinion / Police reform: Cosmetic change or systemic overhaul?

True reform requires more than new uniforms

New uniform won’t fix a broken force

New uniform won’t fix a broken force

A new chapter for the nation begins

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said a new chapter has begun as the reform commissions have charted a course for a Bangladesh long aspired by its people.

Police Reform: Tight rein pitched for police

The Police Reform Commission has recommended extensive measures to rein in the police and considering the abolishment of Rapid Action Battalion.

Transforming police-citizen relations in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's police force has had a history marked by violence, oppression, and a lack of trust.

March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025

Reform commission suggests modern tech core for police force

The Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, in its January 2025 report, has outlined a series of measures aimed at modernising the country's law enforcement framework. 

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

We do need a separate police commission

Home ministry’s refusal to acknowledge this is baffling.

February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

Police reform must break free from colonial legacy

Police reform must enable the force to function freely, fairly, justly, and independently.

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 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

Police reform: Cosmetic change or systemic overhaul?

True reform requires more than new uniforms

January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025

New uniform won’t fix a broken force

New uniform won’t fix a broken force

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

A new chapter for the nation begins

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said a new chapter has begun as the reform commissions have charted a course for a Bangladesh long aspired by its people.

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

Police Reform: Tight rein pitched for police

The Police Reform Commission has recommended extensive measures to rein in the police and considering the abolishment of Rapid Action Battalion.

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

Transforming police-citizen relations in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's police force has had a history marked by violence, oppression, and a lack of trust.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

Cops want police commission free of external influence

Independent body to end politicisation, nepotism, corruption