Police must work with integrity and ideals: Prime Minister

News desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has commented that the government is doing everything necessary to build a smart police. He said that the police force has developed as a modern, efficient, dynamic and people-friendly force. The government is doing everything to make the police a smarter force.

He said these things after inaugurating Police Week at Rajarbagh Police Lines ground on Tuesday (February 27) morning. Urging the police to gain the trust of the people by suppressing evil, the Prime Minister said that the police should work with patriotism, honesty and ideals as a friend of the people. Stating that the police have repeatedly been victims of arson attacks, the head of government said that the members of the police force have protected the public at the cost of their lives.

The police showed patience when the BNP-Jamaat entered Rajarbagh on October 28 and carried out destructive activities. Earlier, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Police Week around 10:30 am. He inspected and saluted the parade of various police contingents and flag bearers. The Prime Minister then awarded the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) and the President's Police Medal (PPM) to 400 policemen in recognition of their bravery and heroic deeds.

At that time, Bangabandhu gave the posthumous Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) to the family members of the nine who sacrificed their lives. From December 1, 2022 to January 10 this year, Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) was awarded to 35 policemen in recognition of their infinite bravery and heroic work.

60 were awarded the President's Police Medal (PPM) and 95 policemen were awarded the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM)-Service and 210 were awarded the President's Police Medal (PPM) for their meritorious contribution in solving important cases, crime control, efficiency, devotion to duty, integrity and disciplined conduct. -Awarded the Service Medal.