Tourist Police (Bangladesh)
Tourist Police (Bengali: পর্যটন 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]
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
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- ^ "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". police.gov.bd. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ "Tourist Police Bangladesh unveils Hello Tourist safety app | Dhaka Tribune". Dhaka Tribune. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2017.