DHAKA, 23 January 2022, (TON): President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted all the members of Bangladesh Police on the occasion of the Police Week-2022.

On the eve of the beginning of the week, they issued separate messages wishing a success of all the programs.

In his message, President Abdul Hamid said “Bangladesh Police is a traditional organization of the country and this force has a glorious role in the great war of liberation.”

Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman called for independence in the early hours of March 26, 1971 and later, responding to his call, members of the Bangladesh Police at Rajarbagh Police Lines formed the first armed resistance against the Pakistani Hanadar Bahani, he said.

The head of the state added “about 1262 members of Bangladesh Police sacrificed their lives in the war of liberation.”

In her message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said “Bangladesh Police has been working tirelessly to maintain internal peace, curb crime and establish rule of law.”

The premier added “the role of police in combating militancy and terrorism, eradication of drugs and smuggling has further enhanced the image of Bangladesh in the world arena.”