, Oct. 29 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday urges police officers to build a truly people-oriented police force through professionalism, neutrality and humane behaviour.

"Police must earn public trust by standing beside people, serving them and working for their welfare. They must win people's hearts through their service," he said.

The minister was addressing the basic training completion parade of the 27th Trainee Sergeants and 43rd Cadet Sub-Inspectors (2006 batch) at the historic parade ground of Bangladesh Police Academy at Sarda in Rajshahi as the chief guest.

He said people have high expectations of the police and called on officers to provide sincere services to people from all walks of life.

Police must deliver le...