Ali Hossain Fakir has been appointed as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), the highest-ranking position in the Bangladesh Police. He was promoted from his previous role as Additional Inspector General of the Armed Police Battalion (APBN) to take charge of the nation’s police force.
The appointment was announced on Tuesday through a government notification issued by the Police-1 branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Signed by Deputy Secretary Tausif Ahmed under the President’s directive, the notification stated that the order would take effect immediately in the public interest.
Ali Hossain Fakir, a member of the 15th BCS (Police) cadre, hails from Bagerhat district. He succeeds Baharul Alam, who was appointed as IGP on a two-year contract on 20 November 2024. Although Baharul Alam’s term had nearly nine months remaining, Fakir’s new appointment necessitated the leadership transition.
Extensive Police Career
Sources at Police Headquarters describe Ali Hossain Fakir’s career as rich in experience, spanning numerous key positions both domestically and internationally. His notable assignments include:
| Position / Responsibility | Institution / Area |
|---|---|
| Deputy Inspector General (DIG) | Police Headquarters & Special Protection Battalion (SPBN) |
| Superintendent of Police | Netrakona, Feni & Magura districts |
| Deputy Commissioner | Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) |
| Commandant | Range Reserve Force (RRF), Sylhet |
| APBN Commander | Khulna-3, Dhaka-5, Sylhet-7 |
| UN Peacekeeping Missions | Kosovo & Ivory Coast |
Born on 5 April 1968 in Sadar Thana, Bagerhat, Ali Hossain Fakir earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA degrees in Management from the University of Dhaka. He joined the police service in 1995 as an Assistant Superintendent of Police under the 15th BCS (Police) cadre. He currently serves as the Acting President of the Police Service Association.
Personal Life
Fakir is married to Professor Nasima Ferdousi, who heads the Finance Department at Government Titumir College. The couple has one son and one daughter.
With his extensive domestic experience and participation in international peacekeeping missions, Ali Hossain Fakir is expected to open a new chapter of leadership and reform in the Bangladesh Police, strengthening the institution’s operational efficiency and global engagement.