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SP Shamsun Nahar becomes the first female officer to lead police week parade
A female officer has led a parade of a thousand troopers in the 'National Police Week 2016', which makes her the first female commander ever in the history of Bangladesh Police.
Published : 26 Jan 2016, 01:53 PM
Updated : 26 Jan 2016, 01:53 PM
Shamsun Nahar, Superintendant of Police in Chandpur, said she had long been preparing for Tuesday's parade at Rajarbagh Police Lines.
"It was an honour and a delight to be the first woman to lead the parade," she told bdnews24.com while her proud parents stood next to her.
"Women may find obstacles in their lives, but they should never give up. They should move forward with determination," she said as a message to all women in Bangladesh.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Home Minister Md Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal have also praised the efforts of SP Shamsun Nahar.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the police week programmes on Tuesday Morning.
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