Nazrul Islam Nabi, Special Correspondent, Khulna:

The Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) has honored officers and personnel of its Traffic Division in recognition of their outstanding performance and dedicated service.

The award-giving ceremony was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the conference hall of the KMP Headquarters. The awards were presented by Khulna Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Jahidul Hasan, BPM (Service), who attended the event as the chief guest.

A total of 31 traffic personnel were recognized for their excellent performance, professionalism, and commitment to traffic management over the past month. The recipients included one Inspector (City and Transport), five Sergeants/Traffic Sergeants (TSIs), five Assistant Traffic Sub-Inspectors (ATSIs), and twenty Constables.

Speaking at the event, the Police Commissioner said that traffic personnel play a vital role not only in managing traffic but also in maintaining law and order. He instructed them to immediately report any suspicious procession, motorcycle rally, criminal activity, or emergency situation to the police control room or through the wireless communication system.

He also urged the officers to perform their duties with greater professionalism, vigilance, and dedication to public service so that city residents can travel safely and without inconvenience.

Highlighting the importance of environmental conservation, the Commissioner said that everyone has a responsibility to help build a livable world for future generations. He shared that, through his personal initiative, he has collected 12,000 tree saplings, which will be planted at various educational institutions and government offices. He encouraged all police personnel to plant trees at their homes, offices, and workplaces, describing tree plantation as a form of Sadaqah Jariyah (a continuous charitable act).

Among those present at the ceremony were Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic and Protocol) Muhammad Shahnewaz Khaled, PPM (Service), Deputy Police Commissioner (Traffic) Shafiqul Islam, and other senior police officials.

The Police Commissioner expressed hope that such recognition programs would continue in the future, saying that rewarding good performance would inspire field-level personnel, strengthen their sense of responsibility, and further improve the quality of public service.