Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) is a division of Bangladesh Police, which is responsible for law enforcement within the metropolis of Rajshahi. 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]
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police রাজশাহী মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ | |
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Logo of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police | |
Common name | RMP |
Abbreviation | RMP |
Agency overview | |
Formed | 1 July, 1992 |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Bangladesh |
Map of RMP | |
General nature | |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | C & B Crossing, Rajshahi |
Parent agency | Bangladesh Police |
Facilities | |
Stations | 12 |
Website | |
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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]
- Boalia Thana
- Rajpara Thana
- Motihar Thana
- Shahmukhdum Thana
- Chandrima Thana
- Kasiadanga Thana
- Katakhali Thana
- Belpukur Thana
- Airport Thana
- Karnahar Thana
- Damkura Thana
- Paba Thana
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
- "Bangladesh Police". Bangladesh Police. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- "PM opens 8 new police stations in Rajshahi". Risingbd.com. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- "Eight more new police stations under RMP in the offing". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- "PM to inaugurate 29 projects in Rajshahi". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- "Crimes by Rajshahi police on rise". The Daily Star. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2018.