Baharul Alam

Baharul Alam
বাহারুল আলম
Alam in 2007
31st Inspector General of Bangladesh Police
Assumed office
20 November 2024
PresidentMohammed Shahabuddin
Prime MinisterMuhammad Yunus (Chief adviser)
Preceded byMainul Islam
5th Director General of Rapid Action Battalion
In office
13h February 2007  14th February 2007
Personal details
Born (1960-05-18) 18 May 1960
Kishoreganj, East Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
SpouseAfroza Helen
Parents
  • Abdul Gaffer (father)
  • Masuda Khanam (mother)
Alma materMymensingh Medical College
Bangladesh Police Academy
Awards Bangladesh Police Medal (Bravery) – BPM
Notable workPolice liaison officer in the United Nations Peacekeeping Division
Police career
Unit
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch Bangladesh Police
Service years1984—present
StatusActive
Rank IGP
Websitewww.police.gov.bd

Baharul Alam is a Bangladeshi physician and officer of the Bangladesh Police, currently serving as the 31st Inspector General of Police. He was appointed to the position on November 20, 2024. Prior to his appointment as IGP, he served as the head of hospital at ICDDR,B. He was former Director General of Rapid Action Battalion and former chief of Special Branch.