Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the police are not a partisan force but should serve as friends of the people. He emphasized that the government aims to make the police a modern, service-oriented, and humane institution free from political influence. The minister made these remarks on Saturday morning at the passing-out parade of the 43rd BCS Police Batch at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah, Rajshahi.

He said that as part of democratic reforms, a Police Reform Commission has been established to keep the force free from political interference, and its benefits will soon be visible. Addressing the new officers, the minister urged them to serve the public, uphold justice, and instill fear in criminals while ensuring peace for the innocent. He added that the government is following a zero-tolerance policy against corruption and encouraged officers to gain advanced technical knowledge to combat digital crimes.

The event underscored the government’s broader agenda to modernize law enforcement and strengthen public trust in policing.