, April 8 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir on Wednesday underscored that public trust is the foundation of effective policing, urging newly inducted officers to carry out their duties with honesty, professionalism and patriotism.

"Public trust and love are the greatest strengths of Bangladesh Police. Officers must act with integrity, dedication and humanity, uphold the rule of law in all circumstances, and take a firm stand against corruption," he said.

The police chief was addressing the passing-out parade of the 41st Cadet Sub-Inspector (SI) batch-2025 at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah.

He said the rigorous training the police officers underwent at the academy had strengthened the recruits' physical ...