The Ministry of Public Administration has issued a notification cancelling the appointment of Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali as Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). The order, released on Sunday, states that his remaining contractual term has been cancelled upon his own request. The decision was made in the public interest and took immediate effect.

Sajjat Ali had submitted his resignation on February 25, citing personal and family reasons. He was appointed on a contractual basis as DMP Commissioner on November 20, 2024, for a two-year term starting from his joining date. The ministry’s latest order formally ends that appointment before its scheduled expiry.

Until a new commissioner is appointed, Additional Commissioner (Administration) Md. Sarwar will serve as acting DMP Commissioner, according to a separate notification signed by the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Md. Ali Hossain Fakir, on February 26.