Md. Ali Hossain Fakir
Md. Ali Hossain Fakir | |
|---|---|
আলী হোসেন ফকির | |
Ali in 2026 | |
| 32nd Inspector General of Bangladesh Police | |
| Assumed office 24 February 2026 | |
| President | Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Prime Minister | Tarique Rahman |
| Preceded by | Baharul Alam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1968 |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka (BA, MA) Bangladesh Police Academy |
| Awards | Bangladesh Police Medal (Bravery) – BPM |
| Police career | |
| Unit | Dhaka Metropolitan Police Armed Police Battalion |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch | Bangladesh Police |
| Service years | 1995-present |
| Status | Active |
| Rank | IGP |
Md. Ali Hossain Fakir (born 5 April 1968) is a Bangladeshi police officer who has been serving as the 32nd Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Bangladesh Police since 24 February 2026. He was appointed to the post by the Government of Bangladesh, replacing Baharul Alam.[1][2]
Early life and education
Fakir was born on 5 April 1968 in Bagerhat district in what is now Bangladesh. He is a member of the 15th batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Police) cadre.[3] He completed his BA and MA in management from University of Dhaka.[4]
Career
Fakir joined Bangladesh Police in 1995 after passing the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination in the police cadre.[5] Over his career, he served in various positions including postings at the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and as Superintendent of Police (SP) in multiple districts. Before becoming IGP, he was serving as Additional Inspector General of Police (Additional IGP) and chief of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn).[6]
He has also participated in United Nations peacekeeping missions and travelled abroad for professional training and official visits.[7]
Appointment as Inspector General
On 24 February 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an official notification announcing that Md Ali Hossain Fakir had been promoted and appointed as the Inspector General of Police, the highest post in the Bangladesh Police.[8]
References
- ^ "Ali Hossain Fakir made new IGP". Prothom Alo. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "Ali Hossain Fakir appointed new IGP". The Daily Star. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "New IGP Ali Hossain Fakir assumes office". Daily Sun. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ "নতুন আইজিপি হলেন আলী হোসেন ফকির". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 24 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ https://bangla.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news-3901686
- ^ "Ali Hossain Fakir made new IGP". BSS. 25 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "New IGP Of Bangladesh Police Ali Hossain Fakir | Ali Hossain Fakir appointed new Inspector General of Police |". www.thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "PM adorns new IGP Ali Hossain with rank badge". BSS. 25 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.