Rajshahi Metropolitan Police

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
রাজশাহী মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ
Logo of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
Common name RMP
Abbreviation RMP
Agency overview
Formed 1 July, 1992
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction Bangladesh
Headquarters C & B Crossing, Rajshahi

Parent agency Bangladesh Police
Facilities
Stations 12
Website
rmp.gov.bd

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) is a division of Bangladesh Police, which is responsible for law enforcement within the metropolis of Rajshahi. Rajshahi Metropolitan Police was established on 1 July 1992.[1] RMP began with four police stations-Boalia, Rajpara, Motihar and Shah Makhdum with an area of 203 square kilometers in 1992. RMP is headed by a Police Commissioner. In February 2018, eight new police stations were inaugurated and the area of RMP has expanded to a total of 900 square kilometres (350 sq mi).[2]

Divisions

RMP is divided into four divisions with four DC as head, DC (Boalia), DC (Kasiadanga), DC (Motihar), DC (Shah Makhdum).

  • Boalia - Rajpara, Chandrima and Boalia Thana.
  • Kasiadanga- Karnahar, Damkura Thana,
  • Motihar- Motihar, Katakhali and Belpukur thana,
  • Shah Makhdum-Shah Makhdum, Airport and Paba thana,

Police Stations

There were four police station under RMP when inaugurated. New 8 police stations are added in February, 2018.[3][4]

Controversy

In 2012 Rajshahi Metropolitan Police was accused of extortion and being involved in the drug trade. A sub-inspector was accused of raping a constable.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Bangladesh Police". www.police.gov.bd. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  2. ↑ "PM opens 8 new police stations in Rajshahi". Rising Sun. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  3. ↑ "Eight more new police stations under RMP in the offing". The Financial Express. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  4. ↑ "PM to inaugurate 29 projects in Rajshahi". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  5. ↑ "Crimes by Rajshahi police on rise". The Daily Star. 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
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