Four DIGs Sent on Mandatory Retirement

Dhaka: Four senior police officers have been sent on mandatory retirement. The information was disclosed today, Sunday, through separate notifications signed by Nasimul Gani, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs' Public Security Division.

The four police officers who were retired are DIG Mohammad Nisharul Arif from the Anti-Terrorism Unit, DIG Mohammad Abdul Kuddus Amin from the Naval Police, DIG Mohammad Azad Mia from the Highway Police, and NDC and Amena Begum.

The notifications state that under Section 45 of the Government Service Act, 2018 (Act No. 57), these officers have been retired in the public interest. They will be entitled to retirement benefits as per the law. The order is stated to be effective immediately.

According to police sources, action will be taken against controversial police officers involved in the disputed elections during the Awami League’s tenure. Police Superintendents who were in charge of the 64 districts during the 2018 elections are also included in this list. Some of those already included may also be sent into mandatory retirement. There is ongoing consideration to take such action against those who have completed 25 years of service.