Police want to return to their old uniforms

Staff Correspondent

The Bangladesh Police Service Association has demanded a reconsideration of the decision to change the uniforms of the police during the tenure of Muhammad Yunus’ interim government.

The organization claims that the police want to return to their old ways.

This concern was expressed in a statement signed by the organization’s general secretary and Comilla district police superintendent Md. Anisuzzaman on Monday (February 23) night.

In a statement, the organization said that the current uniform, determined by a committee from 2003 to 2008, was decided considering color, weather, day and night duty, and familiarity.

Expressing concerns about the new uniforms, the organization says that if the design and colors are similar to those of other uniformed forces, it may be difficult to quickly identify police in the field.

The statement also said that almost all police members were commended for performing their duties in their current uniforms during the national elections on February 12, 2026.

The organization also called for investment in modernization and logistical support, describing uniform changes as costly.