‘Political background from student days shouldn’t impact official work,’ says Home Minister Salahuddin

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‘Political background from student days shouldn’t impact official work,’ says Home Minister Salahuddin

Published : Sunday, 1 November, 2026 at 11:22 PM, Count : 19

‘Political background from student days shouldn’t impact official work,’ says Home Minister Salahuddin

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated today that while newly appointed officers may have had political affiliations during their student years, those leanings must never influence their professional duties.

He made the remarks during an introductory briefing for newly appointed 45th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Police and BCS Ansar cadre officers at the Ministry of Home Affairs conference room.

Highlighting the demanding nature of their work, the minister noted that the police and Ansar services differ fundamentally from other cadre branches because they operate in high-pressure, conflict-prone environments. He emphasized that officers are often required to make split-second decisions using intelligence, professionalism, and presence of mind, and urged the recruits to exercise extreme caution and discretion when enforcing the law.

Minister Ahmed issued a stern warning against any abuse of power, calling on the officers to protect and uphold the public image of the law enforcement agencies.

Congratulating the new cadre members, he reminded them that as members of the superior services, their primary responsibility is to maintain law and order and foster a stable environment for the country’s activities.

“Administration, development, overall social security, and public comfort largely depend on your activities,” Ahmed said. He instructed the recruits to strictly maintain discipline, abide by service rules, and follow all lawful directives from senior officials throughout their careers.

The meeting was chaired by Senior Home Secretary Manzur Morshed Chowdhury. Out of the candidates recommended through the 45th BCS examination, 80 officers were appointed to the police cadre and 25 to the Ansar cadre.

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