Title-2: Policy–Practice Disjuncture in Circle-Level Policing: Limitations, Institutional Reform, and Supervisory Role over Police Stations Background of the project: Circle-level policing is one of the most operationally significant tiers of Bangladesh Police. Circle Officers/Supervise police stations, monitor investigations, maintain law and order, and ensure implementation of departmental policies. Despite existing laws, Police Regulations Bengal (PRB), standing orders, and training systems, a gap often exists between policy and field-level practice. This policy–practice disjuncture affects accountability, investigation quality, service delivery, procedural justice, and public trust in policing. The study aims to explore institutional limitations and recommend reforms for strengthening professional and people-centred policing in Bangladesh. Objectives of the Assignment: 1. To examine the policy–practice gap in circle-level policing and propose institutional reforms. 2. To investigate the legal and administrative role of Circle Officers 3. To identify operational and institutional limitations 4. To analyze the impact of supervisory gaps on accountability and service delivery 5. To evaluate the effectiveness of supervision over police stations 6. To recommend evidence-based reforms for improving circle-level policing

Tender ID

1316254

Reference number

44.01.0400.000.032.99.0003.26-4670

Package

PSC Research Pk.-2 Policy-Practice Disjuncture in Circle-Level Policing: Limitations, Institutional Reform, and Supervisory Role over Police Stations

Category

Services

Tendering type

National Competitive Tendering

Procurement method

Quality and Cost Based Selection

Work category

Research and development services and related consultancy services.; Research and experimental development services; Research and development consultancy services; Design and execution of research and development;Research services;Experimental development services;Research consultancy services;Development consultancy services

Budget type

Revenue

Source of funds

Government

District

Dhaka

Evaluation type

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1. Published10 August 2026 at 10:00
2. Submission closes24 August 2026 at 13:00
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Ministry

Ministry of Home Affairs

Organization

Bangladesh Police

Procuring entity

Research and Publication Section, Police Staff College Bangladesh

Inviting official

Nilufa Yeasmin

Designation

Director

Address

Address: Kafrul, Section-14, Mirpur, DhakaCity: DhakaThana: Dhaka North City CorporationDistrict: Dhaka - 1206Country: Bangladesh

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25 August 2026 at 20:37

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1. Details changed25 August 2026 at 17:33