The Corps of Military Police is the military police branch of the Bangladesh Army. It is responsible for enforcing military law, maintaining discipline among army personnel, traffic management in cantonments, providing VIP protocol, and supporting internal security operations. The corps operates across all cantonments in Bangladesh and contributes to United Nations peacekeeping missions.
The Corps of Military Police Centre and School (CMPC&S) in Savar Cantonment serves as the primary training institution for military police personnel.
The Corps of Military Police was established on 22 July 1974 as part of the post-independence reorganization of the Bangladesh Armed Forces under the guidance of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It was formed alongside the Army Clerical Corps to professionalize administrative and disciplinary functions in the newly independent army.
Since its inception, the CMP has evolved into a specialized corps, expanding its roles in traffic control, disaster relief, and public awareness campaigns.
The formal establishment of the Corps of Military Police occurred on 22 July 1974, during the early years of Bangladesh's independence when various support corps were raised to strengthen the army's structure. The corps headquarters and training facilities were set up in Savar Cantonment.
The Corps of Military Police is headed by the provost marshal, typically a senior officer holding the rank of brigadier general or higher. The provost marshal oversees all military police operations and reports directly to the Army Headquarters.
The chief of Army Staff regularly attends and addresses the corps' annual events, underscoring its importance.
The primary functions of the CMP include:
The corps also operates specialized units, including the Army Military Police Unit under Army Headquarters for central operations.
The Corps of Military Police holds several annual events:
These gatherings focus on operational reviews, professional development, and welfare issues. The chief of Army Staff often presides over the Commanders' Conference.
Members of the CMP are drawn from the Bangladesh Army and undergo specialized training at the Corps of Military Police Centre and School. The corps includes both officers and enlisted personnel dedicated to provost duties..
As of available sources, the Corps of Military Police has not been associated with major public controversies specific to its operations.