DMP gets another acting chief as Nazrul Islam takes charge from retiring Sarwar

The change comes as the government is yet to appoint a full-time city chief

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has a new acting chief after Md Sarwar retired from service.

Sarwar handed over charge to Additional Commissioner SN Nazrul Islam, who oversees crime and operations, on Thursday night.

The government has yet to appoint a full-time chief for the city police following the resignation of Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali in February.

NM Nasiruddin, deputy commissioner for public relations at the DMP, confirmed the development to bdnews24.com.

“Following the retirement of [commissioner Sazzat], the government did not appoint a permanent successor. As the next senior officer, Md Sarwar had been serving as acting commissioner. Thursday was his last working day,” Nasiruddin said.

“As he begins post-retirement leave, Additional Commissioner SN Nazrul Islam, the next most senior officer, is taking charge as acting commissioner,” he said.

The post fell vacant after Sazzat resigned on Feb 25, citing “personal and family” reasons.

He had taken charge on Nov 20, 2024.