Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Fresh allegations of corruption, illicit wealth accumulation, posting-trade syndicates and administrative factionalism have deepened an unprecedented crisis within Bangladesh Police, raising concerns over the erosion of professional discipline and the chain of command.

The allegations centre on the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), with claims that the IGP's close circle, including his bodyguard Monir, has been involved in arranging postings to lucrative districts, ranges and important units in return for fixed payments, generating crores of taka.

Two audio recordings circulated on social media have added weight to the allegations. One, purportedly involving the IGP's bodyguard, details alleged paym...