DHAKA, Oct 28, 2021 (BSS) – The government has extended one year tenure of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam.

According to a notification issued by the Public Administration Ministry today in this regard, the DMP commissioner will perform his duty as Commissioner for the next one year from October 30 or the date of joining.

Shafiqul joined the Bangladesh Police as Assistant Superintendent of Police in the 8th BCS (Police) cadre. During his career, he served as the Superintendent of Police in Narayanganj, Patuakhali, Sunamganj and Cumilla districts.

Shafiqul, who becomes the DMP’s 34th Commissioner, was awarded the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) more than twice for his professionalism and skill.

He contributed a lot in Chattogram Metropolitan Police as Additional Commissioner and Commissioner. Shafiqul served as DIG, Chattogram Range and Dhaka Range with utmost efficiency and reputation.

Shafiqul Islam was born in a respected Muslim family at Naoda Bondo Beel village in Alamdanga upazila of Chuadanga district.

He completed his BSc (Hons) degree from the Bangladesh Agricultural University in 1986.