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Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
রাজশাহী মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ
Logo of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
Logo of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
Common nameRMP
AbbreviationRMP
Agency overview
Formed1 July, 1992
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction Bangladesh
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersC & B Crossing, Rajshahi
Agency executive
Parent agency Bangladesh Police
Facilities
Stations12
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.

History

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- 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". Bangladesh Police. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  2. ^ "PM opens 8 new police stations in Rajshahi". Risingbd.com. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Eight more new police stations under RMP in the offing". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  4. ^ "PM to inaugurate 29 projects in Rajshahi". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  5. ^ UttorbongoProtidin.Com, M.a.Habib Jewel (19 March 2012). "যে কারনে সফলতার শীর্ষে রাজশাহী মহানগর ডিবি - উত্তরবঙ্গ প্রতিদিন". UttorbongoProtidin.Com (in Bengali). Rajshahi. p. 2. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
রাজশাহী মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ
Logo of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
Logo of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
Common nameRMP
AbbreviationRMP
Agency overview
Formed1 July, 1992
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction Bangladesh
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersC & B Crossing, Rajshahi
Agency executive
Parent agency Bangladesh Police
Facilities
Stations12
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.

History

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- 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". Bangladesh Police. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  2. ^ "PM opens 8 new police stations in Rajshahi". Risingbd.com. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Eight more new police stations under RMP in the offing". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  4. ^ "PM to inaugurate 29 projects in Rajshahi". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  5. ^ UttorbongoProtidin.Com, M.a.Habib Jewel (19 March 2012). "যে কারনে সফলতার শীর্ষে রাজশাহী মহানগর ডিবি - উত্তরবঙ্গ প্রতিদিন". UttorbongoProtidin.Com (in Bengali). Rajshahi. p. 2. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2023.

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