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officers were retired in the public interest under the relevant provisions of the government service rules. The order took effect immediately.

The notification, however, did not disclose specific reasons behind the move, but added that the officers will receive retirement benefits as per rules.

Since the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024, more than 60 police officials have been sent into retirement under Section 45, according to police sources.

24 SENIOR COPS TRANSFERRED

The government, in a major reshuffle, has also transferred 24 senior police officials, including one additional inspector general of police, seven DIGs, three additional DIGs, and 13 superintendents of police.

The home ministry issued three separate orders yesterday, marking the second consecutive day of administrative changes in the police force.

With yesterday’s orders, 30 police positions have been reshuffled in two days.

Among them, Police Telecom DIG Rezaul Karim has been made chief of the Naval Police, while Police Headquarters DIG Khondoker Nazmul Hasan has been appointed commandant of Tangail Police Training Centre. Outgoing commandant Ashfakul Alam has been posted to Police Headquarters as DIG.

On Tuesday, six SPs were transferred to different units.