In a significant administrative move just forty-eight hours before the commencement of the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, the Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the immediate transfer of four high-ranking police officials. The reshuffle, involving officers of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Superintendent of Police (SP) rank, was formalised through a gazette notification issued by the Police-1 branch of the ministry on Tuesday.
Details of the Administrative Reshuffle
The notification, signed by Deputy Secretary Md. Mahbubur Rahman by order of the President, outlines a strategic realignment of senior personnel across various specialised units of the Bangladesh Police. Such transfers, while often described as routine administrative procedures, carry added weight given the heightened security requirements of the current electoral season.
The most notable changes involve the Deputy Inspector Generals. Shamima Begum, previously stationed at the Bangladesh Police Academy (BPA) in Sarada, Rajshahi, has been reassigned to Police Headquarters in Dhaka. Conversely, Basudev Banik, who was serving at Police Headquarters, will take up the mantle at the BPA in Sarada.
In the Superintendent of Police tier, Jannat Afroz, who recently returned to the country following a United Nations peacekeeping mission, has been posted to the Railway Police. Additionally, Mohammad Ahaduzzaman Mia, formerly of the River Police, has been integrated into the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), the nation’s largest and most critical urban law enforcement unit.
Summary of Official Transfers (February 2026)
| Name of Officer | Rank | Previous Posting | New Assignment |
| Shamima Begum | DIG | BPA, Sarada, Rajshahi | Police Headquarters, Dhaka |
| Basudev Banik | DIG | Police Headquarters, Dhaka | BPA, Sarada, Rajshahi |
| Jannat Afroz | SP | Returned from UN Mission | Railway Police |
| Mohammad Ahaduzzaman Mia | SP | River Police | Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) |
Implications for Electoral Security
The Ministry has specified that these orders have been issued in the “public interest” and are to take effect immediately. While the interim administration has been vocal about maintaining a neutral and robust security apparatus, the timing of these transfers—occurring so close to the polls—has been noted by political observers.
The inclusion of an officer with international experience from a UN mission into the Railway Police suggests a focus on securing the nation’s transport infrastructure, which is vital during the mass movement of voters. Meanwhile, the reinforcement of the DMP with a veteran from the River Police indicates a strengthening of the capital’s security grid.
As the nation enters a period of intensive surveillance and peacekeeping, these four officers are expected to assume their new roles without delay to ensure the “July Charter” and electoral integrity remain uncompromised.