JOB STRESS AMONG POLICE OFFICERS IN BANGLADESH: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON RANGPUR METROPOLITAN POLICE

Abstract

This study explores the stress experienced by police officers in the Rangpur Metropolitan Police of Bangladesh, with a focus on gender differences. A total of 55 officers took part in the study, including 36 males and 19 females. The study not only sheds light on the prevailing challenges but also suggests practical strategies and interventions to mitigate job stress among Rangpur Metropolitan Police officers. It turned out that male and female officers had different types of stressors. Male officers felt more stressed when dealing with organizational issues, like having to go to court on their day off or after a night shift. On the other hand, female officers reported higher stress levels when facing interpersonal challenges, such as dealing with family conflicts and crisis situations. Interestingly, women officers reported dealing with family conflicts and crisis situations more frequently than men. Women officers encountered inadequate or poor-quality equipment than men. This suggests that gender differences play a role in the kind of stressors experienced in the police force.