Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated Police Week 2026 on Sunday, May 10, at the Rajarbagh Police Lines field in Dhaka. The four-day event began with the annual police parade under the theme “My Police, My Country, Bangladesh First.” The prime minister inspected the parade in an open jeep and received the salute from participating police contingents.

This year’s Police Week emphasizes improving law and order, rebuilding public trust, and advancing technology-driven modern policing. In his message, the prime minister highlighted that stable law and order is essential for democratic progress and national development. He urged the police to play a more effective role in regaining public confidence and directed them to act decisively against mob violence, juvenile gangs, and drug proliferation.

President Md. Shahabuddin, in his message, noted that the nation’s stability and good governance depend heavily on the police’s integrity, professionalism, and discipline. He stressed the need to train police personnel in artificial intelligence, data analytics, CCTV surveillance, and digital forensics to address increasingly complex crimes in the information technology era.