Barisal Metropolitan Police (BMP):

Barisal Metropolitan Police became functional in October 26, 2006 under the Barisal Metropolitan Police Act-2009. Barisal, an area enriched with paddy, rivers and cannels, was formerly known as Bakla Chandradip. Now, Barisal is a divisional headquarter and an important river port. Barisal police made a significant contribution to the Liberation War of the country. Veteran freedom fighter Mohammad Mahbub Uddin Ahmed, Superintendent of Police, received "Bir Bikram" for his gallantry role in freedom fighting with Pak occupation forces. Martyred freedom fighters of Barisal police includes, among others, Additional SP Golam Ahmed, Inspector Golam Rabbani, SI Abdul Karim Hawlader, constables Abdul Karim Ali, Jalal Ahmed Sharif, Mahbubur Rahman, Mujibul Haque and Sayed Abdur Rashid. BMP has 4 police stations: Kotowali model, Airport PS, Kawnia and Bondor PS.