Inspector General of Police (Bangladesh)
| Inspector General of Bangladesh Police | |
|---|---|
| বাংলাদেশ পুলিশের মহাপরিদর্শক | |
Shoulder insignia of IGP Star Plate | |
since 24 February 2026 | |
| Bangladesh Police | |
| Type | Bangladesh Police Service Chief |
| Abbreviation | IGP |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | Prime Minister Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Residence | Police Bhaban IGP Residence, Dhaka |
| Seat | 6, Phoenix Road, Fulbaria, Dhaka |
| Appointer | Prime Minister on the advice of the Minister of Home Affairs |
| Term length | 4 years / Years left before reaching Govt. Service age limit (59 years) |
| Constituting instrument | The Police Act, 1861 |
| Inaugural holder | IGP Abdul Khaleque |
| Formation | 16 December 1971 |
| Succession | 13th (on the Order of precedence in Bangladesh) |
| Unofficial names | Head of the Police |
| Deputy | Additional Inspector General of Police |
| Salary | ৳160000 (US$1,300) per month (incl. allowances) |
| Website | www |
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) (Bengali: পুলিশের মহাপরিদর্শক, romanized: Pulisher Mohāporidôrśok) is the highest-ranking officer and professional head of the Bangladesh Police. The Inspector General of Police is responsible for the overall command, administration, and operational effectiveness of the national police force, overseeing law enforcement, public order, and internal security across the country.
The office is held by a senior officer of the Bangladesh Police and is appointed by the Government of Bangladesh under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The IGP also coordinates with other security and law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and effective policing nationwide.