Rajshahi Metropolitan Police

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police; রাজশাহী মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ
	Logo of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
Common name	RMP
Abbreviation	RMP
Agency overview
Formed	1 July, 1992
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction	Bangladesh
	Map of RMP
General nature	Civilian police;
Operational structure
Headquarters	C & B Crossing, Rajshahi
Parent agency	Bangladesh Police
Facilities
Stations	12
Website
	rmp.gov.bd

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) is a division of Bangladesh Police, which is responsible for law enforcement within the metropolis of Rajshahi. Rajshahi Metropolitan Police was established on 1 July 1992.[1] RMP began with four police stations-Boalia, Rajpara, Motihar and Shah Makhdum with an area of 203 square kilometers in 1992. RMP is headed by a Police Commissioner. In February 2018, eight new police stations were inaugurated and the area of RMP has expanded to a total of 900 square kilometres (350 sq mi).[2]

Divisions

RMP is divided into four divisions with four DC as head, DC (Boalia), DC (Kasiadanga), DC (Motihar), DC (Shah Makhdum).

Boalia - Rajpara, Chandrima and Boalia Thana.
Kasiadanga- Kasiadanga, Karnahar, Damkura Thana.
Motihar- Motihar, Katakhali and Belpukur thana.
Shah Makhdum-Shah Makhdum, Airport and Paba thana.

Police Stations

There were four police station under RMP when inaugurated. New 8 police stations are added in February, 2018.[3][4]

Boalia Thana
Rajpara Thana
Motihar Thana
Shahmukhdum Thana
Chandrima Thana
Kasiadanga Thana
Katakhali Thana
Belpukur Thana
Airport Thana
Karnahar Thana
Damkura Thana
Paba Thana

Controversy

In 2012 Rajshahi Metropolitan Police was accused of extortion and being involved in the drug trade. A sub-inspector was accused of raping a constable.[5]

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References

"Bangladesh Police". www.police.gov.bd. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
"PM opens 8 new police stations in Rajshahi". Rising Sun. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
"Eight more new police stations under RMP in the offing". The Financial Express. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
"PM to inaugurate 29 projects in Rajshahi". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
"Crimes by Rajshahi police on rise". The Daily Star. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2018.

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[1] "Bangladesh Police". www.police.gov.bd. Retrieved 30 October 2017.

[2] "PM opens 8 new police stations in Rajshahi". Rising Sun. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.

[3] "Eight more new police stations under RMP in the offing". The Financial Express. Retrieved 19 February 2018.

[4] "PM to inaugurate 29 projects in Rajshahi". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 22 February 2018.

[5] "Crimes by Rajshahi police on rise". The Daily Star. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2018.