Law enforcers' new uniforms get government's green light
Staff Correspondent
The government has enforced the new Police Dress Rules, 2025, superseding the 2004 regulation, according to a gazette issued by the Police Headquarters.
The new rules define detailed specifications for uniforms, rank badges, and monograms for all ranks, including the Inspector General to constables. It also includes specific dress codes for different units like RAB, APBn, and women police. The national flower ‘Shapla’ remains the central element of the police logo.
The regulations aim to standardize police appearance across duties and ceremonies.
Earlier on January 20 this year, in a move aimed at modernising the appearance of law enforcement agencies, the government unveiled new uniforms for the police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Ansar.
After a meeting of the Law and Order Committee at the Secretariat, Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced that the new uniforms would feature distinct colours for each force.
"We have finalised three new uniform designs for the police, RAB and Ansar. These uniforms will be phased in gradually, with current attire being replaced over time," the adviser said.
The police will now wear rust uniforms, RAB personnel will wear green olive and Ansar will be dressed in golden wheat, he added.
