As part of its broader law enforcement reform agenda, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced plans to make body cameras mandatory for all police officers on duty, aiming to ensure transparency and accountability in all operations.
Unveiled in the party’s Manifesto for a New Bangladesh, the policy is outlined under the sixth point titled “People-Centered Law Enforcement.” The manifesto states that every officer with operational responsibility must be brought under body camera monitoring, so that “each step can be held accountable.”
This proposal forms part of NCP’s larger effort to reshape Bangladesh’s policing system into one that respects civil rights and prevents abuse of power. Alongside disbanding RAB and reforming the legal framework governing arrests, the body cam policy is intended to curb arbitrary detentions, custodial torture, and politically motivated harassment.
The NCP also pledged to introduce community-based policing, require police officers to wear uniforms while on duty (except under exceptional circumstances), and prohibit arrests without clear cause or warrant.
If implemented, the body camera initiative would mark a major shift in law enforcement oversight in Bangladesh—potentially enabling citizens to challenge abuses through verified footage and increasing trust between police and the public.
