A gazette has been issued finalising Bangladesh Police’s revised uniform, introducing deep blue and light olive shirts alongside khaki trousers under updated dress rules.
The notification, issued by Police Headquarters and signed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir, brings amendments to the Police Dress Rules, 2025, with government approval under Section 12 of the Police Act, 1861.
Under the revised design, the iron-coloured shirts introduced during the interim government period will be replaced with deep blue shirts, while coffee-coloured trousers will give way to khaki trousers. Jackets, jerseys, cardigans and pullovers will also be deep blue.
For metropolitan police units, however, shirts and jackets will be light olive in colour, according to the gazette.
Earlier on May 4, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said many police personnel had expressed dissatisfaction with the existing uniform, prompting the government to review the design. He said the revision also aimed to balance practicality with elements of the previous uniform style.
Changes have also been introduced for female personnel. Under the revised rules, female officers may wear deep blue sarees with matching blouses, while those in metropolitan units will wear deep blue sarees with light olive blouses. The gazette also allows female officers in traffic units or those who wish to cover their heads to wear full-sleeve shirts or blouses throughout the year.
The new dress code will not apply to the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), Special Branch (SB), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Specialised Police Battalion (SPBn) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), which will continue to use their existing uniforms.
The uniform revision comes amid broader discussions on police reforms following the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024, in the wake of the July mass uprising.
As part of the reform process, a decision was taken in 2025 to introduce an iron-coloured uniform nationwide. However, the design drew mixed reactions from rank-and-file officers, with concerns over appearance, comfort and similarity with other forces reportedly prompting reconsideration.
