Police hardly get 8 hour working shift; 12 hours normal

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Jamal Uddin
Published : 10:55, Apr 18, 2019 | Updated : 10:55, Apr 18, 2019

PoliceThe police force is modern and more capable now. The reputation of the police has been bolstered by its role in countering terrorism and militancy.
However, the grievances of the police have not been addressed. Despite getting many benefits, members of the police force have to face 12 to 16 hours of duty. To prepare for their duty, an additional 1 to 2 hours are needed.
Many police members say that they are not given any benefits for extra hours of duty.
The main complaint is about residence; many stations do not have enough cars. The new cars are being used by superiors. Only one car is allocated for the OC; other inspectors do not have any vehicles.
Inspectors can only use a car if the vehicle for the OC is free. At present, there are 72 officers at the Shahbagh thana though everyone do not have a place to sit.
There are only four pick-ups and police members say that sometimes they become tired by long duty hours. The riot police members get Tk 150 to Tk 200 as allowance.
Police officers often face admission related problems for children when they are transferred. One inspector says that in recent times, Tk 1,000 to Tk 2,000 is paid as bill for investigation, which is still paltry.
“If an investigation takes two years then more money is needed.”
Reportedly, source money is only given to OC and officers above.
It’s alleged that the 33 percent quota for promoting OCs to ASPs is not followed.
Sub inspector level officers have to work 12 hour shifts and hardly get 8 hours. There is also no regular allowance for taking risks.
Regarding added duty, AIG Milon Mahmud, says, “During appointment to civil service, a person is told that one has to be available 24 hours and the government will certainly look into the allowance issue once it can spare more funds.”
During the police week, the PM had said that multi storied buildings will be constructed to deal with residential problems, he added.

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