The recent departure of former President Md. Abdul Hamid from the country has triggered disciplinary measures against three police officials due to alleged negligence in their duties. According to an official statement released on Thursday by the Bangladesh Police Headquarters, the actions were taken following internal inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the former president’s exit.

An Additional Superintendent of Police from the Immigration Department has been withdrawn from duty. Authorities cited administrative concerns and failure to follow standard protocol during Abdul Hamid’s departure as the key reason for the withdrawal. The official is expected to face further internal review pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation.

In addition to the immigration officer’s removal, two other officials have been suspended. One of them is the investigating officer responsible for a case filed against Abdul Hamid at the Kishoreganj Sadar Police Station. The case, though limited in public detail, reportedly involved issues that should have placed the former president under higher scrutiny before any international travel. The officer's suspension is being viewed as a result of apparent procedural lapses during the inquiry phase.

The other suspended official is from the Special Branch (SB) of the police. The SB is tasked with sensitive national security operations and maintains close surveillance over high-profile individuals, including former state leaders. The suspended SB officer’s alleged failure to report or act on Abdul Hamid’s travel plans has been noted as a breach of duty and has prompted the temporary removal from their responsibilities.

While the police headquarters confirmed the disciplinary measures, they did not elaborate on whether the former president’s travel itself was unauthorized or in violation of any specific restriction. However, the swift response in terms of official accountability suggests that authorities are treating the matter with high seriousness.

It remains unclear whether Abdul Hamid's departure was coordinated with relevant state bodies or if it circumvented established protocols for former heads of state. In general, while former presidents enjoy certain privileges, their international travel is expected to be monitored to ensure alignment with national security and legal considerations.

The incident has stirred discussion in administrative circles and raised broader questions about internal oversight within key law enforcement agencies. Observers suggest that this may lead to a review of operational guidelines regarding the monitoring of high-profile individuals, especially those with ongoing legal matters.

As of now, the Ministry of Home Affairs has not made a public statement on the issue. However, officials from within the ministry have indicated that the matter is under review, and further disciplinary or procedural reforms may follow depending on the results of the internal investigations.

The police headquarters emphasized that the suspensions and withdrawal are temporary measures pending the outcome of detailed inquiries. If further negligence is discovered, permanent actions may be taken against the individuals involved. The concerned officials have been instructed to fully cooperate with the investigation.

This event highlights growing concerns over lapses in the implementation of national security protocols and the need for stricter coordination between agencies dealing with high-profile figures. It also brings attention to the handling of legal cases involving influential individuals and the responsibilities of law enforcement personnel in ensuring that judicial and administrative procedures are upheld without fail.

The development is expected to prompt broader institutional scrutiny and could influence future policy regarding the oversight of former government officials.