Special Correspondent:

The Bangladesh Police is experiencing widespread internal strain driven by persistent administrative lobbying, ongoing organizational reshuffles, and targeted online smear campaigns directed at its personnel.

Senior leadership and professional bodies within the force have raised grave concerns over coordinated attempts to compromise officer morale, warning that legal measures will be initiated against parties engaged in deliberate disinformation.

According to various levels of police personnel, the institution continues to navigate complex operational and administrative challenges. While morale has partially recovered following major political transitions, members of the force remain unsettled by frequent transfers, career uncertainty, and structural realignments. Frontline officers report heightened operational difficulties, particularly when exercising maximum restraint in managing public gatherings while attempting to re-establish local intelligence networks following rapid reassignments.

The administrative environment has been further complicated by a high volume of requests for transfers and promotions. Following years of reported career stagnation and discrimination experienced by numerous personnel, expectations for merit-based advancement and key postings have surged. However, because the number of applicants significantly exceeds available positions, administrative discontent has grown, prompting allegations regarding transfer practices and external influence.

Concurrently, digital smear campaigns targeting newly posted and senior officers have intensified across social media platforms. In several instances, online posts labeling specific personnel as affiliates of the former administration have led to the temporary suspension or review of official transfer orders, generating further anxiety within the ranks.

In response, the Bangladesh Police Association issued a formal statement condemning the online campaigns, describing them as intentional efforts to destabilize law enforcement operations.

“Targeting professional and ethical officers solely on the basis of their service during previous administrations is entirely unacceptable. The primary objective of these campaigns is to weaken officer morale, cast doubt on recent appointments, and hinder overall law enforcement efforts.”

Addressing the matter at an event in the capital, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner and Police Service Association President Mosleh Uddin Ahmed urged officers to remain cautious against external factions seeking to undermine the credibility of the police force and the state.

Furthermore, Police Headquarters issued an official press statement warning against propaganda aimed at key state officials and police leadership. The statement attributed the campaigns to elements seeking to destabilize public order following firm legal actions taken against banned political activities and the rejection of unverified administrative requests. Authorities confirmed that evidence of extortion attempts and fraudulent claims by perpetrators has been documented, reaffirming that strict legal proceedings will be pursued to maintain institutional integrity.

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