Bangladesh Police

Bangladesh Police
বাংলাদেশ পুলিশ
Bangladesh Police; বাংলাদেশ পুলিশ
	Patch of Bangladesh Police
	Emblem of Bangladesh Police
	Flag of Bangladesh Police
Abbreviation	BP
Motto	শান্তি শৃঙ্খলা নিরাপত্তা প্রগতি; En: Discipline Security Progress
Agency overview
Formed	December 16, 1971
Employees	220,000 personnel
Annual budget	৳14000 crore (US$1.1 billion)
Jurisdictional structure
National agency	Bangladesh
Operations jurisdiction	Bangladesh
Size	148,460 km2 (57,320 sq mi)
Population	175 million
Governing body	Government of Bangladesh
Constituting instrument	The Police Act, 1861;
General nature	Civilian police;
Operational structure
Headquarters	6, Phoenix Road, Fulbaria, Dhaka 1000
Minister responsible	Salahuddin Ahmed, Minister for Home Affairs;
Agency executive	Md. Ali Hossain Fakir, Inspector General of Police;
Parent agency	Ministry of Home Affairs
Specialized Formations	RAB; PBI; CID; APBn; AAP; TPB; RPB; IPB; GRP; HPB; SB; SPBn; DB; SWAT; CTTC;
Metropolitan Commissionerates	DMP; CMP; GMP; KMP; RMP; SMP; BMP; RpMP;
Facilities
Stations	651
Armored vehicles	Otokar Cobra, IAG Guardian, STREIT Typhoon
Helicopters	Bell 407
Notables
Awards	Bangladesh Police Medal (Bravery) – (BPM); Bangladesh Police Medal – Service (BPM-Seba); President Police Medal (Bravery) – (PPM); President Police Medal – Service (PPM-Seba);
Website
	www.police.gov.bd
	Service uniform: Yankees Blue, Light French Beige ; Combat uniform: Oak Brown, Brown Derby

The Bangladesh Police (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ পুলিশ, romanized: Baṅladeś Puliś) is the national law enforcement service of Bangladesh, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is responsible for maintaining peace, enforcing law and order, and ensuring the safety and security of citizens across the country. While primarily concerned with law enforcement and protection of individuals and property, the Bangladesh Police also play a significant role in the criminal justice system. Established before the 1971 Liberation War, the force contributed actively during the war and has since evolved into the country’s principal policing institution. The Bangladesh Police also participate in United Nations peacekeeping missions, providing personnel for international law enforcement and security operations.