Rajshahi Metropolitan Police
Police force in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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The Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (Bengali: রাজশাহী মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ, romanized: Rājshāhī mēṭrōpaliṭana puliśa; abbreviated as RMP) is the primary metropolitan unit of the Bangladesh Police, responsible for law enforcement, public safety, and crime prevention within the metropolis of Rajshahi, a major city in northwestern Bangladesh. Established in 1992 under the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Ordinance, RMP oversees policing operations, administration, and coordination with other law enforcement and emergency agencies in the city. The force is headed by a Police Commissioner who manages all operational and administrative functions.[1]
| Rajshahi Metropolitan Police রাজশাহী মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ | |
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Crest of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police | |
| Abbreviation | RMP |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1 July, 1992 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| Size | 112.16 km2 (43.31 sq mi) |
| Population | 983,707 (2022) |
| Governing body | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | RMP Headquarter, C & B Crossing, Rajshahi |
| Minister responsible | |
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| Parent agency |  Bangladesh Police |
| Special Units | |
| Facilities | |
| Stations | 12 |
| Armored vehicles | Otokar Cobra, IAG Guardian, STREIT Typhoon |
| Helicopters | Bell 407 |
| Website | |
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History
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police was established on 1 July 1992.[2] RMP began with four police stations-Boalia, Rajpara, Motihar and Shah Makhdum with an area of 203 square kilometers in 1992. RMP is headed by a Police Commissioner.
In February 2018, eight new police stations were inaugurated and the area of RMP has expanded to a total of 900 square kilometres (350 sq mi).[3]
Divisions
RMP is divided into four divisions with four DC as head, DC (Boalia), DC (Kasiadanga), DC (Motihar), DC (Shah Makhdum).
- Boalia - Rajpara, Chandrima and Boalia Thana
- Kasiadanga - Kasiadanga, Karnahar, Damkura Thana.
- Motihar - Motihar, Katakhali and Belpukur Thanas
- Shah Makhdum - Shah Makhdum, Airport and Paba thanas
Police stations
There were four police station under RMP initially, New 8 police stations were added in 2018.[4][5]
- Boalia Thana
- Rajpara Thana
- Motihar Thana
- Shah Makhdum Thana
- Chandrima Thana
- Kasiadanga Thana
- Katakhali Thana
- Belpukur Thana
- Airport Thana, Rajshahi
- Karnahar Thana
- Damkura Thana
- Paba Thana
