Rajshahi Metropolitan Police

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]

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
রাজশাহী মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ
Logo of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
Common nameRMP
AbbreviationRMP
Agency overview
Formed1 July, 1992
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionBangladesh
Map of RMP
General nature
HeadquartersC & B Crossing, Rajshahi
Parent agencyBangladesh Police
Facilities
Stations12
Website
rmp.gov.bd

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- 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 30 October 2017.
  2. "PM opens 8 new police stations in Rajshahi". Rising Sun. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  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. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
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