Md. Monir Hossain Patwari, Reporter || Mir Ashraf Ali has been nominated as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Rajshahi Range of Bangladesh Police, marking a significant milestone in his long career in law enforcement.A 17th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadre officer, Ashraf joined Bangladesh Police in 1998. The Bogura-born police official reportedly remained deprived of promotion for 16 years during the previous Awami League government. However, following the political changeover on August 5, 2024, he received three successive promotions and eventually rose to the rank of DIG.Throughout his career, Ashraf has served in several important positions, earning recognition for his professionalism, integrity and dedication to duty.For the past two years, he served as DIG at the Special Branch (SB) and CT-SB. In recognition of his professional contributions, he received the President's Police Medal (PPM) in 2025.He subsequently served for a brief period as DIG (Crime and Operations) of the Railway Range before being nominated for his new assignment in Rajshahi.Ashraf completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Bogura Zilla School and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Government Azizul Haque College, Bogura. He later obtained both BSc and MSc degrees from the University of Rajshahi.He also brings international experience to his new role. During his career, he served in a United Nations peacekeeping mission and received advanced professional training in the United States, Germany, France, Switzerland, Thailand and Australia.With extensive experience in different units of Bangladesh Police, international exposure and a long record of service, Ashraf is expected to play an important role in strengthening law enforcement, controlling crime and improving public safety across the Rajshahi Range.