Endeavour of Bangladesh Police paved the way of BPWN to start it's journey back in 2008

At a Glance

 


Journey of BPWN

journey of BPWN Endeavour of Bangladesh Police paved the way of BPWN to start it's journey back in 2008 in assistance with Police Reform Program. With the employment of 14 women in Bangladesh Police, Women Police started it's journey in 1974.


Figure: Percentage of Lady Officers

At present the percentage of women police among all working police personnel is 7.10% and the percentage of cadre officials is 10.26%.

Figure: 1st recruited Women Police Back in 1974


Women Police in UN Peacekeeping Mission

Starting its journey in CIVPOL back in 2000 Bangladesh women police is contributing with exemplary dedication in Peacekeeping Mission including CIVPOL/UNPOL, Secondment & FPU which has placed them as key driving force in promoting social cohesion in different areas of conflict.

The number of Women Police participating in UN peacekeeping mission is stated below:

Figure: Presently deployed Female Peacekeeprs

Figure: Total Female Police Peacekeeprs (till 2021)