Project Description

Now a days in Bangladesh, every locality has a police station with yards meant to serve and protect its people. Yet, these spaces are rarely seen as welcoming; instead, they are often associated with fear, trauma, and distrust. Our project seeks to transform this perception by reimagining Mohammadpur Police Station—a place currently viewed as a negative space—into a communal, healing environment for both police and residents.

Public perception of the police is shaped by stories of corruption and abuse, but rarely do we hear the personal struggles of officers or the pressures they face within the system. The July regulations, which imposed stricter operational measures and internal scrutiny, have further increased stress among officers, creating emotional strain that is often invisible to the public. We seldom share a conversation over tea with them, hear their difficult experiences, or recognize their humanity.

Physically and mentally, police stations have been walled off from communities, reinforcing the divide and feeding mutual suspicion. Our vision is to break down these barriers—both literal and psychological—by introducing shared community spaces within and around the yards of station. Misused areas could become public parks, partnership-gardens, or open canteens where officers and citizens meet informally. Spaces once avoided could host events, small markets, or cultural activities that promote dialogue and understanding.

Reimagining the police station as an inclusive space, we aim to dissolve the “us versus them” mentality, creating a setting where the police are not outsiders but active members of the community. Though the project scale is modest, its potential impact on social cohesion, mental well-being, and mutual trust is profound turning a site of tension into a true healing space for all.