The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Cantonment Police Station, Md. Rakibul Hasan, has been withdrawn from his post and attached to the DMP Headquarters and Administration Division following the viral spread of an audio recording on social media.

The administrative order was issued on Thursday (September 17) under the signature of DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmad, with immediate effect.

In the recorded conversation that circulated across media platforms over the past two days, OC Rakibul Hasan was allegedly heard discussing the potential return of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Details of the Incident and Administrative Action

The departmental action follows widespread public criticism regarding the statements made in the recording:

• Alleged Statements: In the audio clip, the officer was heard remarking on the operational capability of the police force and suggesting that the former prime minister could return to the country earlier than December.

• Administrative Transfer: Official proceedings under DMP administration reassigned OC Rakibul Hasan (noted as Rafiqul Islam in specific operational clauses of the order) to headquarters pending further departmental review.

• Immediate Implementation: The DMP Secretariat confirmed that the withdrawal order takes effect immediately to maintain institutional discipline.

DMP authorities have initiated standard procedural inquiries into the context and authenticity of the leaked audio.