Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir has warned that no member of the police force will be spared if found involved in drug-related activities. He delivered the warning on Tuesday afternoon while addressing a ceremony at Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital, where IGP badges, shield parade awards, and prizes were presented to units recognised for weapons and narcotics recovery operations.
In his speech as chief guest, the IGP described narcotics as a major threat to the country’s youth and future generations. He stated, “Drugs are a major challenge for our youth and the future of the nation. Police are working with the highest level of sincerity and efficiency to address this challenge.”
Referring to Bangladesh Police as a traditional and professional force, Ali Hossain Fakir said that every police member continues to work tirelessly to maintain law and order, ensure public safety, and suppress crime across the country. He added that the officers receiving awards had further strengthened that tradition through courage, dedication, and professionalism. The IGP also urged all members of the force to continue discharging their duties with greater commitment in the national interest.
During the event, a total of 341 police personnel, ranging from constables to additional deputy inspectors general, were awarded the Police Force Exemplary Good Service Badge (IG’s Badge) in recognition of outstanding and commendable service performed between 1 March last year and 28 February of the current year.
The event also included awards for police units that achieved notable success in illegal firearms recovery operations between 1 January and 31 December last year as part of Police Week 2026.
Awards for Illegal Firearms Recovery
| Group | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Chattogram District Police | Chattogram Metropolitan Police | Cumilla District Police |
| B | Cox’s Bazar District Police | Kushtia District Police | Khulna Metropolitan Police |
| C | Rajbari District Police | Magura District Police | Armed Police Battalion (APBn) |
| D | RAB-11 (Narayanganj) | RAB-15 (Cox’s Bazar) | RAB-2 (Dhaka) |
| E | Detective Branch, Dhaka Metropolitan Police | Tejgaon Division | Mirpur Division |
In narcotics recovery operations last year, separate awards were also presented to successful units.
Awards for Narcotics Recovery
| Group | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mymensingh District Police | Cumilla District Police | Chattogram District Police |
| B | Brahmanbaria District Police | Cox’s Bazar District Police | Habiganj District Police |
| C | Lalmonirhat District Police | Sherpur District Police | Gazipur District Police |
| D | RAB-15 (Cox’s Bazar) | RAB-9 (Sylhet) | RAB-11 (Narayanganj) |
| E | Wari Division, DMP | Tejgaon Division | Motijheel Division |
| F | Highway Police | Railway Police | Armed Police Battalion |
In the Shield Parade competition, police teams from eight metropolitan areas jointly secured first place. The Armed Police Battalion finished second, while Industrial Police placed third.
The awards ceremony formed part of activities marking Police Week 2026 and recognised operational success, discipline, and professional performance within the force.