Dhaka: The ‘Police Week-2019’  began across the country today (Monday) with the theme of ‘Build unity of police-people, eliminate drugs-militants’.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the programme at Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital around 10:30am.

The Prime Minister will hand over awards to 345 members of police and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) for their various outstanding contributions, including bravery, heroism and services, this year.

According to the gazette of the Home Ministry issued on January 29, 40 policemen will get Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM-gallantry) while 62 President Police Medal (PPM-gallantry), 104 Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM-Service) and 143 President Police Medal (PPM-Service) awards for their bravery and courage in their services in the last one year.

President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in separate messages, greeted all members of the Bangladesh Police on the occasion.

 The Police Week will conclude on Friday.