A total of 252 sub-inspectors undergoing basic training at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah, Rajshahi, are set to lose their jobs over breach of discipline.
These officers will be discharged in phases, confirmed the academy’s principal, Additional Inspector General of Police Md Masudur Rahman Bhuiyan on Tuesday morning.
The senior officer said the 252 individuals are being discharged due to disciplinary violations during their training.
They were sent on leave on October 17, and the dismissal process began on Tuesday morning Masudur said.
He stated that there were 823 cadet SIs in training; of them, 252 trainees have been handed dismissal letters.
The dismissal letter reads: "On October 1 at 7:25am, the concluding parade practice for the 40th BCS (Police) Probationers Batch-2023 was underway at the Bangladesh Police Academy parade ground. During the parade break, breakfast was served to all the participants per the pre-arranged menu. However, you did not eat the provided breakfast, and instead caused a commotion, creating extreme disorder on the field. You incited other cadet SIs, organized them against the academy authorities, and engaged in disruptive and insubordinate behaviour.
"Moreover, you left the parade ground without permission, returning to your barracks at your own will. Such behaviour as a cadet SI is entirely against the discipline expected of a trainee. Your actions severely disrupted the overall training process and encouraged others to breach discipline. As a result, Police Inspector Mohsin Ali submitted a written report to the principal of the academy (additional IGP) accusing you of misconduct.
"Due to this accusation, on behalf of the principal, the superintendent of police (admin and logistics) ordered you to submit an explanation within three days. You responded within the given time, but upon review, your explanation was deemed unsatisfactory. Your actions reflect a serious breach of discipline, which is considered a major obstacle and disqualification for working as a sub-inspector, a critical and responsible position in the Bangladesh Police."
To qualify for the SI post in the police force, candidates must pass physical, written, and oral examinations, along with tests demonstrating their computer skills.
After successfully completing these stages, candidates undergo a medical examination. Those who pass are selected for a one-year basic training program at Sardah as "outside cadets." This year, there were a total of 704 trainees in the outside cadet batch.
Typically, the passing-out parade for the outside cadet batch takes place in October or November, marking the end of their training.
Upon completion of the training, the SIs are sent to various police units across the country for fieldwork. After completing one year of fieldwork, their positions become permanent.
