KMP Commissioner Awards Traffic Police for Outstanding Performance

Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Hasan on Thursday awarded police officers and personnel of the Traffic Division in recognition of their outstanding performance and professional excellence. The award-giving ceremony was held at the conference room of KMP headquarters at 11 am with the police commissioner attending as the chief guest. Addressing the function, he said the Traffic Division is the most visible unit of Bangladesh Police and remains under direct public observation and evaluation. The commissioner urged all traffic police members to discharge their duties with honesty, professionalism, efficiency, patience and a humanitarian attitude.

The absence of complaints against traffic police personnel in recent times is a positive achievement and an encouraging example that must be maintained in the future, he added. The commissioner instructed officers and personnel to refrain from any discourteous behaviour towards rickshaw pullers, drivers or ordinary citizens and to continue serving the public with responsibility, empathy and dedication. Highlighting the importance of the Traffic Division, he said the activities of traffic police are directly witnessed by the public, making integrity, commitment, efficiency and patience essential qualities for every member of the unit.

As recognition of commendable performance during the past month, financial rewards and certificates were presented to one Inspector (City and Traffic), five Traffic Sergeants Inspectors (TSIs), five Assistant Traffic Sub- Inspectors (ATSIs) and 20 constables. The police commissioner said the recognition and reward programme would continue in the future to inspire and motivate police personnel in carrying out their duties more effectively. Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic and Protocol) Muhammad Shahnewaz Khaled, Deputy Police Commissioner (Traffic) Shafiqul Islam and police personnel of different ranks were present at the programme.