Dhaka, May 11 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said a specialised cyber police unit will be formed to combat cybercrimes, online rumours and misinformation amid changing crime patterns in the digital age.

He made the announcement while addressing senior police officials at a programme marking Police Week 2026 at the Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon.

The minister said the government would maintain a strict 'zero tolerance' policy against corruption within the police force and would not compromise on discipline and the chain of command.

Highlighting the government's modernisation plans for the police, the minister said two new police training academies would be established at Jungle Salimpur in Chattogram ...