Draft:Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman

Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman
মোহাম্মদ আশরাফুজ্জামান
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationPolice Officer
TitleHead of Detective Branch, DMP
Term31 July 2024 – present
PredecessorHarun Or Rashid

Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman is a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) ranked police officer in Bangladesh. As of 31 July 2024, he is the head of the Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). He succeeded Harun Or Rashid, who was reassigned as the additional commissioner (crime) of the DMP.[1]

Career

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Appointment as Head of DMP Detective Branch

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Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman was appointed as the head of the DMP Detective Branch on 31 July 2024. Prior to this appointment, he was responsible for logistics, finance, and procurement at the DMP.[2]

Predecessor's Controversy

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His predecessor, Harun Or Rashid, faced criticism for his handling of the custody of six quota reform protest coordinators. Rashid was criticized for detaining the protest leaders, feeding them at his office, and posting pictures on Facebook. This incident drew significant backlash from various quarters, including a rebuke from the High Court, which described the incident as "a mockery of the nation."

Media reports indicated that leaders of the Awami League-led 14-Party Alliance criticized Rashid during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 29 July 2024. A source suggested that the Prime Minister was also displeased with his actions.

References

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  1. ^ "Ashrafuzzaman appointed as head of DMP Detective Branch". Somoy News. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  2. ^ "DMP reshuffle sees new Detective Branch chief". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
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