No compromise on corruption, chain of command within police: Home minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said there is no place for corruption within the police force and that the government’s “zero tolerance” policy against corruption will be strictly maintained.

He also said there would be no compromise in preserving discipline and the chain of command within the force, said a press release.

The minister made the remarks on Monday morning while speaking as a special guest at a program titled “Prime Minister’s Directional Speech to Senior Police Officials” held at the Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon on the occasion of Police Week 2026.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the event as the chief guest.

Also present were Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister ABM Abdus Sattar, Senior Secretary of the Home Ministry Monjur Morshed Chowdhury, Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir, and Additional IGP (administration) AKM Awlad Hossain.

The home minister said the nature and scale of crime have changed in the era of modern information technology. To tackle cybercrime, social media rumors, and misinformation, the government plans to establish a specialised Cyber Police Unit.

He further announced that two new police training academies would be established at Jungle Salimpur to enhance professionalism within the police force. One academy will be designated for elite forces, while the other will train general police personnel.

According to the minister, separate legislation will also be enacted to ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of elite forces.

Salahuddin said necessary steps would be taken to modernise and expand the capacity of central and divisional police hospitals. He also announced plans to build a full-fledged Police Sports Complex, subject to land availability.

Calling for greater transparency in operational activities, the minister instructed police officials to increase the use of body-worn cameras.

“Police are being trained to follow the principle of minimum use of force in accordance with United Nations standards. Officers must be strategic in preventing crime, but under no circumstances should human rights be violated,” he said.

The minister also directed police to ensure the fastest possible delivery of public services, including police clearance certificates and online general diary (GD) services.

He stressed the need to strengthen the capacity of the Tourist Police to improve the image of the country’s tourism sector.

Salahuddin said maintaining a stable law and order situation is a prerequisite for implementing the government’s 31-point electoral manifesto.

“Embracing the principle that ‘Police are the people, and the people are the police,’ every police station must be transformed into a centre of public service,” he said.

He also emphasised the importance of preventive policing under modern policing doctrines, focusing on preventing crimes before they occur.

The meeting also discussed police modernisation and future action plans in light of the prime minister’s directives.

Senior police officials, including additional IGPs, DIGs, additional DIGs, and police superintendents, attended the event.