Tourist Police (Bangladesh)

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 Habibur Rahman is the chief of Tourist Police.

Tourist Police
ট্যুরিস্ট পুলিশ
Insignia of Tourist Police
Insignia of Tourist Police
Agency overview
Formed2013 (2013)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionBangladesh
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersFareast Tower, Topkhana Road, Puran Paltan, Dhaka 1000
Agency executive
Parent agencyBangladesh Police
Website
tourist.police.gov.bd

History

The unit was formed by the Government of Bangladesh, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It was established in 2009, and has two divisions based in Chittagong and Dhaka.[5][6][7] In February 2017, the unit launched a smart phone app, Hello Tourist, that contains relevant information for tourists in Bangladesh.[8]

References
  1. "Changes made to the top positions in Bangladesh Police". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  2. "Tourism gone wild". The Daily Star. 13 February 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  3. "Cox's Bazar ready to welcome tourists". Dhaka Tribune. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  4. "A police force for tourists' security". The Daily Star. 18 August 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  5. "Tourist police to ensure security of tourists". The Daily Star. 17 August 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  6. বাংলাদেশ পর্যটন সংরক্ষিত এলাকা ও বিশেষ পর্যটন অঞ্চল আইন, ২০১০. bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  7. "Bangladesh Police". Bangladesh Police. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  8. "Tourist Police Bangladesh unveils Hello Tourist safety app". Dhaka Tribune. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
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