Inspector General of Police (Bangladesh)
| Inspector General of Bangladesh Police | |
|---|---|
| বাংলাদেশ পুলিশের মহাপরিদর্শক | |
Insignia of Inspector General of Police Shoulder insignia of IGP Star Plate | |
since 20 November 2024 | |
| Bangladesh Police | |
| Type | Bangladesh Police service chief |
| Abbreviation | IGP |
| Member of | National Committee on Security Affairs |
| Reports to | Chief Adviser Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Residence | Police Bhaban IGP Residence, Dhaka |
| Seat | 6, Phoenix Road, Fulbaria, Dhaka |
| Appointer | Chief Adviser on the advice of the Minister of Home Affairs |
| Term length | 4 years / Years left before reaching Govt. Service age limit (59 years) |
| Constituting instrument | The Police Act, 1861 |
| Inaugural holder | IGP Abdul Khaleque |
| Formation | 16 December 1971 |
| Unofficial names | Head of the Police |
| Deputy | Additional Inspector General of Police |
| Salary | ৳140000 (US$1,200) per month (incl. allowances) |
| Website | www |
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) is the senior-most and highest ranked police officer of Bangladesh and the head of the Bangladesh Police, who oversees all police activities throughout the country. He reports directly to the Ministry of Home Affairs and is appointed by the Government of Bangladesh.