Three fugitive police officers dismissed from service
The Ministry of Home Affairs has dismissed three police officers from service after they were found to have remained absconding for an extended period following the July Uprising, according to an official notification issued on Thursday.
The dismissed officers are Jewel Chakma, Additional Superintendent of Police at RAB-14 in Mymensingh; Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Telecommunication Officer (Assistant Superintendent of Police) at the Rajarbagh Police Telecom Unit; and Mitu Biswas, Additional Superintendent of Police at the Jamalpur In-Service Training Centre.
The notification said the officers had been absent from duty without authorization and failed to report back despite repeated instructions and opportunities provided by the authorities. As their prolonged absence constituted a violation of service rules, the government terminated their employment with immediate effect under the relevant provisions of police disciplinary regulations.
The dismissals come amid a broader effort by the government to restore discipline and accountability within the police force after the political transition triggered by the July Uprising.
Following the mass uprising, which led to the fall of the previous Awami League government in August 2024, hundreds of police personnel abandoned their workplaces, fearing retaliatory attacks, legal action, or public anger over allegations of excessive force used against protesters during the unrest. Many police stations across the country were attacked, vandalized, or set on fire, prompting officers to flee or remain absent from duty.
The interim administration that assumed power after the uprising initiated measures to rebuild the police force, urging absent personnel to return to work while also launching investigations into officers accused of misconduct during the protests. Although the majority of police members eventually resumed duty after government assurances regarding their safety and security, a number of officers remained untraceable despite repeated directives to report for duty.
Authorities have since taken disciplinary action against those who failed to comply with official orders. Officials say the latest dismissals reflect the government's commitment to enforcing discipline within law enforcement agencies and ensuring that public servants fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the law.
The Home Ministry has indicated that administrative and disciplinary measures against other officers who remain absent without authorization will continue in line with existing service rules.