The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has undertaken an administrative reshuffle involving two officers of Deputy Commissioner rank, reassigning them to different key divisions within the metropolitan policing structure. The transfer order was issued on Monday through an official directive signed by the acting Commissioner of the DMP, Md Sarwar, and came into immediate effect.
According to the official notification, the changes are part of routine internal adjustments aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening coordination between divisions, and enhancing overall law enforcement management across the capital. Such postings are commonly made within the DMP to ensure dynamic leadership across specialised units, including field policing and intelligence operations.
Under the latest order, Md Shahriar Ali, who had been serving in the Uttara Division of the DMP, has been transferred to the Detective Branch (DB), Gulshan Division. This posting places him within one of the most strategically important intelligence units in Dhaka, which is responsible for handling complex investigations and high-profile criminal cases.
In a parallel move, Mirza Tareq Ahmed Beg, who was serving as the acting Deputy Commissioner of the Uttara unit of the Detective Branch, has been reassigned as the acting Deputy Commissioner of the DMP’s Uttara Division. This shift effectively returns him to a frontline policing role within one of the city’s busiest and rapidly expanding residential and commercial zones.
The reshuffle reflects a broader administrative strategy within the DMP to rotate experienced officers between operational policing and intelligence-led units. Such transitions are designed to broaden institutional expertise, improve adaptability, and ensure that critical divisions benefit from diverse field experience.
Officials familiar with internal procedures note that the Detective Branch plays a central role in intelligence gathering, surveillance, and pre-emptive crime prevention, while divisional police units such as Uttara are primarily responsible for maintaining day-to-day law and order, managing public safety, and responding to local incidents.
The latest order also follows a series of similar personnel changes earlier in the month. On 25 March, one Deputy Commissioner and four Additional Deputy Commissioners were reassigned to various divisions within the DMP. These successive adjustments indicate an ongoing effort by the police administration to optimise manpower distribution and reinforce operational readiness across the capital.
A summary of the latest transfers is presented below:
| Officer | Previous Posting | New Posting | Unit/Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md Shahriar Ali | Deputy Commissioner, Uttara Division | Deputy Commissioner | Detective Branch (DB), Gulshan Division |
| Mirza Tareq Ahmed Beg | Acting Deputy Commissioner, DB Uttara | Acting Deputy Commissioner | Uttara Division |
Officials emphasise that such reshuffles are routine within large metropolitan police organisations and are not linked to any specific incident. Instead, they are intended to maintain institutional balance, refresh leadership at key operational points, and ensure that officers gain exposure to multiple aspects of policing.
With the new postings now in effect, attention will turn to how the reassigned officers adapt to their respective roles in maintaining security and public order in Dhaka’s ever-evolving urban environment.