The Bangladesh Police Association has expressed deep concern and anger over a comment made by Special Metropolitan Magistrate Arifur Rahman regarding a police officer’s vehicle parking incident in Dhaka. The association’s statement, signed by President Kamrul Hasan Talukder and General Secretary Monirul Haque Dabul, was issued after the magistrate’s remark spread on social media following the April 6 event.

According to the statement, the magistrate’s comment suggesting a lack of public trust in the police has hurt the professional dignity and self-respect of the entire force, negatively affecting morale among field-level officers. The association explained that police often have to park official vehicles on roads while performing duties such as ensuring road safety, patrolling, and handling emergencies, and such realities should be considered before making public remarks.

The statement further emphasized that state institutions complement each other and should maintain mutual respect and professional decorum. It added that the police force has been undergoing restructuring since 2024 to strengthen national security, and remarks undermining morale could disrupt public safety efforts.