The government has extended Shafiqul Islam's tenure as Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner for one year, on a contract basis.
The appointment was made through a Public Administration Ministry circular, signed by its deputy secretary Oliur Rahman.
According to the circular, Shafiqul's post retirement leave and related benefits have been suspended as per Section 49 of the Public Service Act 2018 and he has been appointed as DMP chief for a period of one year from October 30 or the date of joining.
Additional Inspector General Shafiqul Islam took charge as the 34th DMP Commissioner on September 13 in 2019, replacing Asaduzzaman Mia.
