92 policemen will get medals: Home Ministry

The government has selected 92 police personnel to award them medals for demonstrating outstanding performances while executing duties, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a notification on Monday.

The list includes Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir, as per the notification signed by Nasrin Sultana, deputy secretary of Police-2 wing under the ministry.

The gallantry medals will be awarded for demonstrating courage and unique performance, investigating sensational cases and undertaking innovative activities while on duty, read the notification.

Performances during 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026 have been taken into consideration for awarding the medals.

Four categories of medals will be awarded: Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM), Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM)-Service, Presidential Police Medal (PPM) and Presidential Police Medal (PPM)-Service, the notification said.