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The unit was formed by the [[Government of Bangladesh]], led by Prime Minister [[Sheikh Hasina]]. It was established in 2009 |
The unit was formed by the [[Government of Bangladesh]], led by Prime Minister [[Sheikh Hasina]]. It was established in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tourist police to ensure security of tourists|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-101877|work=The Daily Star|date=17 August 2009|language=en|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=bn:বাংলাদেশ পর্যটন সংরক্ষিত এলাকা ও বিশেষ পর্যটন অঞ্চল আইন, ২০১০|url=http://bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd/bangla_pdf_part.php?act_name=&vol=%E0%A7%AA%E0%A7%A7&id=1047|website=bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bangladesh Police|url=http://www.police.gov.bd/unitscontent.php?id=328|website=Bangladesh Police|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref> In February 2017, the unit launched a [[smart phone app]], ''Hello Tourist'', that contains relevant information for tourists in Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tourist Police Bangladesh unveils Hello Tourist safety app |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/feature/tech/2017/02/14/tourist-police-app-hello/|work=Dhaka Tribune|date=14 February 2017|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref> |
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== Units == |
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Tourist Police has three administrative region. An Additionalnal DIG of Bangladesh police is appointed as in-charge of a region. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:43, 2 November 2023
| Tourist Police ট্যুরিস্ট পুলিশ | |
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_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 |
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| Parent agency | Bangladesh Police |
| Website | |
| tourist.police.gov.bd | |
Tourist Police (Template:Lang-bn) 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.
History
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
Tourist Police has three administrative region. An Additionalnal DIG of Bangladesh police is appointed as in-charge of a region.
IG
References
- ^ "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.