A total of 153 officers of the Bangladesh Police have been promoted from sub-inspector to inspector ranks ahead of the upcoming national election. The promotions were approved through three separate circulars signed by Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam on Sunday, though the decision was made public later. According to the circulars, 100 unarmed sub-inspectors, 47 armed sub-inspectors, and 6 police sergeants were elevated to inspector positions in their respective categories.

The announcement comes just days before the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum, scheduled for February 12. The timing places the promotions within a sensitive pre-election period, as law enforcement agencies prepare for nationwide deployment and security duties.

The source did not specify the criteria for selection or the distribution of the newly promoted officers across regions, but the move formally expands the inspector-level leadership within the Bangladesh Police ahead of the national vote.