S. M. Sazzat Ali
S. M. Sazzat Ali, NDC is an officer of the Bangladesh Police and the 37th Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
Early life and education
S. M. Sazzat Ali was born in a Muslim family in Dhaka District. He obtained Bachelor of Social Sciences and Master of Social Sciences, as well as an LLB degree, from the University of Dhaka.Career
He joined Bangladesh Police as assistant superintendent in 1984 through the 6th BCS. He served in metropolitan police, ranges, various districts and units with professionalism and distinction.Ali held the post of Commissioner of the Khulna Metropolitan Police in 2004. He also served as Superintendent of Police in Luxmipur, Bagerhat, Narail, and parts of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
Other major roles included Deputy Inspector General of Chattogram Range, Dhaka Range, and Police Headquarters, as well as Principal of Bangladesh Police Academy, Sardah. He also served in CID's Detective Training School and as Additional IGP at the Police Headquarters.
He participated in several international trainings such as the Officers Survival Course and Senior Crisis Management Course in the USA, and a policy and administration program with the Japan Police. He completed the National Defense Course in 2009. He served in UN Peacekeeping Missions in Cambodia, Kosovo, and Liberia.
As per a government order dated 23 March 2025, Ali was retrospectively promoted to the rank of Inspector General of Police from 12 January 2017.
He took charge as DMP Commissioner on 21 November 2024, succeeding Md. Mainul Hasan. His appointment came on a contractual basis for two years after the fall of the Awami League-led government and subsequent formation of a Police Reform Commission. He is a recipient of the President Police Medal in recognition of his courageous and skilled service.