Tourist Police (Bangladesh)

Tourist Police (ট্যুরিস্ট পুলিশ) is a special branch of the Bangladesh Police, responsible for investigating crimes against tourists and providing security in tourist areas. Additional IG Md. Abu Kalam Siddique is the chief of Tourist Police.

History
The unit was formed by the Government of Bangladesh, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It was established in 2009. In February 2017, the unit launched a smart phone app, Hello Tourist, that contains relevant information for tourists in Bangladesh.

Units
Tourist Police has three administrative region. An Additionalnal DIG of Bangladesh police is appointed as in-charge of a region.