There will be zero tolerance against corruption, said Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who joined as the new inspector general of police (IGP) on September 30 on Tuesday.
He made the remarks adding new instructions have already been given to the field level officers to ensure transparency and accountability in police station activities in a view exchange program with crime reporters at police headquarter.
“The police force is accountable and committed to the public in all of its activities,” he said.
The new IGP said that steps are being taken to reform and develop Bangladesh Police to ensure maximum accountability in daily activities including recruitment, promotion and postings.
“We will work with utmost determination and sincerity to ensure transparency and accountability in the future. I want to say unequivocally that our stance against corruption is Zero Tolerance,” he added.
He said the police station, which is the main centre of police service delivery, would be turned into a place of public trust and confidence.
As the image of the police depends on the behaviour of the police station, the IGP said that he has already given clear instructions to the field-level officers so that people can easily and fearlessly come to the police station, talk about their problems and receive the services sought.
The IGP gave his firm commitment to be more sincere and diligent in delivering services to the doorstep of the people. "For this, the main and first task will be good manners and sincerely listening to the people and taking legal action very quickly. Any deviation in this regard will not be acceptable," he said in this regard.
When his attention was drawn to allegations of the police being used for political purposes, the new chief denied it forcefully, saying: "Police always perform all duties with professionalism. During the election, the police will perform the duties assigned by the Election Commission sincerely."
