The profile, services, education, professional journey and honors that define Al Beli Afifa's nearly two decades of leadership in law enforcement and international peacekeeping.
Ms. Afifa has over 19 years of experience working in law enforcement with the Bangladesh Police. She currently serves as the Additional Deputy Commissioner for the Dhaka Metropolitan Police. In this position she is responsible for coordinating the activities of various divisions, criminal investigations and code enforcement, overseeing performance of the department, development and training, and ensuring observance of human rights standards in police work.
In 2013 she led the Bangladesh Police UNPOL team in South Sudan as the Deputy Contingent Commander and was responsible for the Protection of Civilian duty, investigating violations of human rights, and providing humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons. Ms. Afifa was awarded the United Nations Medal in 2015 in recognition of her contribution to the Protection of Civilians during that mission.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and a Master of Science in applied mathematics from the University of Dhaka, and completed the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship at the University of Minnesota — a U.S. Department of State leadership program. She is a member of the International Association of Women Police, with a professional network spanning law enforcement leaders worldwide.
I design and oversee high-level security plans for:
This includes threat assessment, risk mapping, force deployment, daily security planning, and immediate crisis response — structured and intelligence-driven, not reactive.
In counterterrorism operations, I have:
Counterterrorism, for me, involves prevention, intelligence coordination, and long-term resilience building.
In diplomatic security roles, I:
This required constant communication with government bodies, foreign missions, and law enforcement agencies.
At the United Nations (UNMISS and UN Headquarters), I:
A significant part of my work involves:
Public safety must include dignity, protection, and equal access to justice.
I have managed large-scale personnel systems involving tens of thousands of officers. My responsibilities include:
My current research focuses on:
My work bridges field experience with academic research to influence policy and reform.
A foundation of mathematics, business, and global leadership training that underpins a distinguished policing career.
2008 – 2024 · 11 senior appointments across Bangladesh Police & the United Nations.
A distinguished career in the Bangladesh Police and United Nations Peacekeeping, recognized nationally and internationally for exemplary service, leadership, and pioneering achievement.
Awarded (Feb 2024) for distinguished service in Bangladesh Police.
Awarded (Aug 2021) by the Secretary-General for contribution in Peacekeeping Operations at UN Secretariat, NY, USA.
Awarded (Jan 2018) for distinguished service in Bangladesh Police.
Peacekeeping Mission Special Honor category by Bangladesh Police Women Network (BPWN), Mar 2016.
Awarded (Apr 2015) for service in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (2014–2015).
Investigation category, 51st Annual Training Conference, Durban, South Africa (Sep 2013). First woman police officer in South Asia to receive this award.
Two decades of senior command across national law enforcement and international peace operations — leading people, strategy, and institutions under high-stakes conditions.