Criminal Investigation Department (Bangladesh)

Criminal Investigation Department
ক্রিমিনাল ইনভেস্টিগেশন ডিপার্টমেন্ট
Emblem of Criminal Investigation Department
Flag of Criminal Investigation Department
AbbreviationCID
Agency overview
Formed1972 (1972)
EmployeesClassified
Annual budgetClassified
Jurisdictional structure
National agencyBangladesh
Operations jurisdictionBangladesh
Size148,460 km2 (57,320 sq mi)
Population162 million
Governing bodyMinistry of Home Affairs
Constituting instrument
  • The Police Act, 1861
Operational structure
HeadquartersMalibagh, Dhaka
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Parent agency Bangladesh Police
Type of Agency'sInvestigation Directorate General
Website
www.cid.gov.bd

The Criminal Investigation Department(Bengali: ক্রিমিনাল ইনভেস্টিগেশন ডিপার্টমেন্ট, romanizedKriminal Inbēstīgēśan Ḍipārṭmēnṭ; abbreviated as CID) is a specialized intelligence and investigation wing of Bangladesh Police responsible for investigating serious and complex crimes across the country. Established to provide professional investigative support, CID handles cases involving homicides, organized crime, financial crimes, cybercrime, and high-profile criminal investigations. The department employs modern forensic, technical, and intelligence-gathering techniques and works closely with other national and international law enforcement agencies to solve crimes efficiently and uphold the rule of law in Bangladesh.