DHAKA, Nov 25, 2025 (BSS) – The interim government has finalized the appointments of Superintendents of Police (SPs) for all 64 districts through a lottery system ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliament elections.

The lottery was conducted on Monday at the residence of the Chief Adviser, Jamuna, in the presence of Acting IGP and DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali, senior Home Ministry officials, and representatives from the Chief Adviser’s office.

According to Police Headquarters and Home Ministry officials, only officers from the 25th, 27th, and 28th BCS police batches — excluding those who previously served as SPs — were considered. From this vetted list, 64 officers were selected by lottery. The SPs will be posted upon government approval.

Officials concerned said the lottery method was chosen to ensure transparency and prevent controversies surrounding election-time policing.

An office order to this end is likely to be issued tomorrow, officials at the Home Ministry confirmed.

Upcoming reshuffles for DIGs and police station OCs are also expected to follow the same lottery-based system, with lists of qualified inspectors already prepared.