In a significant move, the government has sent four Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of Bangladesh Police on mandatory retirement, citing public interest. The decision was made via separate notifications from the Ministry of Home Affairs on February 23.
The four officers who have been sent on compulsory retirement include DIG Mohammad Nisharul Arif, currently stationed at the Anti-Terrorism Unit, DIG Mohammad Abdul Kuddus Amin from the Naval Police, DIG Mohammad Azad Mia from the Highway Police, and NDC Amena Begum.
The notifications, signed by the Senior Secretary of the Public Security Division, Nasimul Gani, mention that the officers have been retired in accordance with Section 45 of the Government Service Act, 2018 (Act No. 57 of 2018), based on public interest.
It further specifies that the officers will receive retirement benefits in line with applicable rules. The orders are effective immediately.
This development follows a previous decision by the government to send three senior bureaucrats, including Secretaries Zakia Sultana, Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, and Abu Hena Morshed Zaman, to compulsory retirement earlier in February. These officials had played key roles during the 10th and 11th National Parliamentary elections as Returning Officers. Additionally, 21 additional secretaries from the BCS Administration cadre were also put into mandatory retirement.
According to Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Mokhlesur Rahman, the decision was made in response to allegations of corruption, overstepping authority, and other irregularities involving some of these officers, particularly those linked to the recent national elections.
Liberty News’ national correspondent states that the move underscores the government’s continued efforts to take strong actions based on public interest, with plans for further scrutiny of officials connected to the last general election.
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