A significant reshuffle within the Bangladesh Police administration has seen the transfer of several high-ranking officers, including police superintendents (SPs) across Sherpur, Natore and Khulna districts, along with other key postings. The changes were formally issued on Tuesday (21 April) through a notification from the Police-1 Branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The order, signed by Deputy Secretary Taufiq Ahmed, involves the transfer and reassignment of five senior officers in an effort described as part of routine administrative adjustments within the force. The reshuffle affects both district-level policing leadership and specialized units.
According to the official notification, Sherpur District Police Superintendent Md Kamrul Islam has been transferred to the Khulna Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) office. In his place, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), AKM Zahirul Islam, has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Police for Sherpur.
In Khulna, Mohammad Tajul Islam, who previously served as DC of Khulna Metropolitan Police, has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Khulna District Police. Meanwhile, outgoing Khulna District SP Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman has been transferred to the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI).
In another key move, Natore District Police Superintendent Muhammad Abdul Wahab has been transferred to the Armed Police Battalion (APBn). Replacing him, PBI Superintendent Mohammad Shariful Haque has been appointed as the new SP of Natore.
Officials suggest that such reshuffles are part of the government’s standard administrative procedure aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening field-level supervision, and ensuring dynamic leadership within the police force.
Summary of Transfers
| Officer Name |
Previous Posting |
New Posting |
| Md Kamrul Islam |
SP, Sherpur |
DIG Office, Khulna Range |
| AKM Zahirul Islam |
DC, DMP |
SP, Sherpur |
| Mohammad Tajul Islam |
DC, Khulna Metropolitan Police |
SP, Khulna District |
| Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman |
SP, Khulna District |
Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) |
| Muhammad Abdul Wahab |
SP, Natore |
Armed Police Battalion (APBn) |
| Mohammad Shariful Haque |
SP, PBI |
SP, Natore |
The reshuffle reflects ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Home Affairs to optimise administrative coordination and enhance law enforcement effectiveness at both district and specialised unit levels. Such postings are typically part of broader institutional realignments within the police service, ensuring experienced officers are placed where their expertise is most required.
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