Old shirt to return as govt finalises new police uniform

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government has decided to revise the uniform of the Bangladesh Police by restoring the previous shirt design while replacing the trousers with khaki.

He made the announcement while briefing reporters at the Secretariat following the first meeting of the national committee on coordination, management and law enforcement related to forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals, commonly known as Rohingyas.

Responding to a question on the progress of the uniform change, the minister said the existing police dress had not been widely accepted either within the force or among the public.

“We have observed that the current uniform has not satisfied many within the police force and is not widely accepted. It is not quite suitable,” he said.

The decision was taken following requests from police personnel, Salahuddin said, adding that they were considering how a more traditional dress can be given.

“We have retained the earlier shirt used nationwide, but replaced the trousers with khaki. After detailed discussions, this has been finalised as a more acceptable uniform,” he added.

The minister said it will take some time before the new uniform is introduced, as production of clothes and preparation of the uniform are still underway.

Asked about an incident in which a journalist was reportedly prevented from travelling abroad on Sunday, he said he will look into the matter. - UNB