As many as 106 policemen have died of Covid-19 in the last two years of the pandemic, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed on Sunday. “Besides, more than 7,000 policemen have been infected with Covid-19. The IGP said the police force of this country fired the first bullet in favor of the war of liberation and independence in response to Bangabandhu's call in 1971. The IGP also said the defense forces fight to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country in a state of war. Referring to the construction of the Police Memorial, the IGP said Police Memorial Day is being celebrated since 2017.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 27, 2022 21:29 UTC