Shawdesh desk:

Members of the Bangladesh Police must serve people to overcome their trauma as this is the only way to restore the force’s tarnished image, Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali said on Saturday.

He said this while addressing a programme organised by the Retired Police Officers’ Welfare Association at Rajarbagh in the capital.

He said the lingering impact of July incident has left many police officers socially stigmatised.

‘We still feel ashamed to introduce ourselves as police officers in various social events,’ the DMP commissioner said.

‘To come out from trauma, we must dedicate ourselves to serving the people of this country. Only through services we can regain our lost glory and image InshaAllah.’

He urged serving officers to engage with the Administrative Reform Commission to advocate for police demands. ‘Individual efforts may not have the same impact as collective representation through the association,’ he added.

He emphasised the importance of unity among police officers, irrespective of rank and assured the association of his support including financial assistance.