Government Cancels DMP Commissioner Sajjat’s Appointment

The Government of Bangladesh has officially annulled the remaining tenure of Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali as Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). This decision was formalised through a gazette notification issued on Sunday, 1 March, by the Ministry of Public Administration.

Notably, Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali had already tendered his resignation prior to the official cancellation of his appointment. The gazette specifies that, based on his application, the remaining period of his contract has been terminated.

According to the notification, “In reference to the Ministry of Public Administration’s gazette dated 20 November 2024, the remaining tenure of Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali’s contract as Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police is hereby cancelled at his request.”

Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali was initially appointed to the position on a contractual basis by the interim government on 20 November 2024 for a period of two years. His tenure, however, did not reach its full term, with his resignation preceding the formal termination of the contract.

This move marks a significant administrative update within the leadership of the DMP, which oversees law enforcement in Bangladesh’s capital, a city home to over 22 million residents. The role of Commissioner carries considerable responsibility, including strategic oversight of policing operations, public safety management, and coordination with national security agencies.

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The Ministry of Public Administration has yet to announce a successor to fill the role of DMP Commissioner. Observers note that the abrupt end to a contract of such high-profile law enforcement leadership may have implications for ongoing operational initiatives and policy implementation within the capital’s police force.

This development adds to recent shifts in senior administrative appointments, reflecting ongoing adjustments in governance and law enforcement management.