[14] In 2018, he rose to deputy inspector general (DIG) of administration and discipline at police headquarters, Dhaka.

[22] To curb the illegal drug trade in Savar, Habib met with Bede (snake charmer) community leaders to discuss how to rehabilitate families involved in the narcotics business.

[23] He involved Bedes in community policing and instituted training programs in driving, sewing, and computer use.

He created economic opportunities for them and built roads, mosques, and schools for them and for trans women, another community neglected by society.

[8] Through the Uttaran Foundation, which he established and chairs, Rahman has supported members of the transgender community starting their business ventures such as beauty parlors, dairy farms, and tailors.

[30][31] He also received the JoJo International Iconic Star Award 2023 from head of state and Governor Melaca, Malaysia, for his tireless endeavors to improve the livelihoods of Bedes and his book 'Thar' on their endangered language.

[32] In 2022, Habib was appointed head of the Tourist Police and Syed Nurul Islam replaced him as the deputy inspector general of Dhaka Range.