Biography of Commissioner
S. M. Sazzat Ali ndc
Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police
Mr. S. M. Sazzat Ali ndc, Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, was born on March 25, 1961 in a respectable Muslim family in Dhaka District. He obtained his Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS) and Master of Social Sciences (MSS) in Political Science from University of Dhaka. He also obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of Dhaka. He joined Bangladesh Police as Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1984 through 6th BCS. He served in metropolitan police, ranges, various districts and units with the utmost professionalism and reputation. He took over the charge of Commissioner, Dhaka Metropolitan Police on 21st November 2024.
In his distinguished career in Bangladesh Police he served as Principal of Bangladesh Police Academy, Sardah, Rajshahi, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Chattogram Range, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Dhaka Range, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Headquarter of Police Headquarters. As Additional Deputy Inspector General he served in Detective Training School of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and as Commissioner of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP). As Superintendent of Police he served Luxmipur, Bagerhat, Narail District and Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). He also discharged his duties at Bangladesh Police Headquarters, Habiganj and Netrokona District.
As per Government order dated March 23, 2025 he was promoted in the rank of IGP from January 12, 2017 with retrospective effective.
Mr. Ali participated in numerous training at home and abroad namely Officers Survival Course USA, Senior Crisis Management Course USA and Policy and Administration of Japan Police, Japan. He also represented Bangladesh Police in different international events and occasions in various countries across the world. He completed prestigious National Defense Course (NDC) in 2009. Versatile genius Mr. S. M. Sazzat Ali ndc participated in the United Nation Peacekeeping Missions in Liberia in 2005, Kosovo in 2000 and Cambodia in 1993.
He visited across the world namely United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Thailand, Singapore, Hong kong, Jordan, Ghana, Italy, kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) etc.
In his career in Bangladesh Police he served with great courage, skill and integrity. In recognition of his contribution he received the award of President Police Medal (PPM).
He is happily married to Mrs. Rahena Sultana and blessed with two daughters and a son.