Tourist Police (Bengali: ট্যুরিস্ট পুলিশ) is a special branch of the Bangladesh Police,[1] responsible for investigating crimes against tourists and providing security in tourist areas.[2][3][4] Additional IG Md. Abu Kalam Siddique is the chief of Tourist Police.
| Tourist Police ট্যুরিস্ট পুলিশ | |
|---|---|
_Emblem.svg) Insignia of Tourist Police | |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 2013 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Bangladesh |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Fareast Tower, Topkhana Road, Puran Paltan, Dhaka 1000 |
| Agency executive |
|
| Parent agency | Bangladesh Police |
| Website | |
| tourist.police.gov.bd | |
History edit
The unit was formed by the Government of Bangladesh, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It was established in 2009.[5][6][7] In February 2017, the unit launched a smart phone app, Hello Tourist, that contains relevant information for tourists in Bangladesh.[8]
Units edit
Tourist Police has three administrative region. An Additionalnal DIG of Bangladesh police is appointed as in-charge of a region.
References edit
- ^ "Changes made to the top positions in Bangladesh Police". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ "Tourism gone wild". The Daily Star. 13 February 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ "Cox's Bazar ready to welcome tourists". Dhaka Tribune. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ "A police force for tourists' security". The Daily Star. 18 August 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ "Tourist police to ensure security of tourists". The Daily Star. 17 August 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ বাংলাদেশ পর্যটন সংরক্ষিত এলাকা ও বিশেষ পর্যটন অঞ্চল আইন, ২০১০. bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ "Bangladesh Police". Bangladesh Police. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ "Tourist Police Bangladesh unveils Hello Tourist safety app". Dhaka Tribune. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2017.