Bangladesh’s new BNP-led government has initiated a large-scale reshuffle of police personnel assigned to the Secretariat as part of a post-July uprising security restructuring. A total of 169 officers who were posted before August 5, 2024, are being withdrawn in phases, with 82 already replaced. The Ministry of Home Affairs is also implementing new measures including visitor control, digital identity verification, additional CCTV cameras, and revised gate management to strengthen long-term security.

According to ministry sources, the Secretariat’s security branch sent a letter to the Inspector General of Police recommending the rotation of officers stationed at sensitive offices and entry points. The replacement list includes inspectors, sergeants, sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, nayeks, and constables. Officials stated that the changes aim to make security more technology-driven and accountable rather than reacting to any immediate threat.

Security analysts cited in the report noted that periodic rotation of personnel and the introduction of digital monitoring systems align with international best practices. The combined measures are seen as part of a broader effort to modernize and reinforce security at Bangladesh’s central administrative hub.