Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC)

Key Jama'atul Ansar militant arrested in Dhaka

Mohibullah went to a training camp at remote hills in Bandarban in January last year and he was made the organisation's Nayeb-e-Amir, according to police

Jamaat ameer knew about his son's militancy links, claims CTTC chief

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman knew that his son got involved in militancy but remained silent, claimed a top counterterrorism official today.

7 Missing youths: Drawn into extremism by some professionals

A government employee, schoolteachers, doctors and imams were found to have links with seven youths who ran away from their Cumilla homes last month, said CTTC and Rab officials.

Police appeal for showing Kajol arrested in case filed under digital security act

Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed an application to show photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol arrested in a case file under the digital security act.

‘Neo-JMB cell’ behind IED attacks on cops

Members of a “Neo-JMB” cell planted improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at two spots and attacked policemen at three others in the capital in the last six months, counterterrorism officials said.

2 held with AK-22 rifle in Dhaka

Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) detains two persons with an AK-22 rifle from Sayedabad area of Dhaka.

Attack on Cops: Cops verifying IS claim

Explosives used in the crude bomb explosion in the capital’s Gulistan on Monday night were poor in quality, but the manufacturing technique was different from that of conventional crude bombs.

'Sabotaging election was their target'

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit yesterday arrested three people who they claim are mainstream JMB members, including a regional commander, who were “motivating and providing training to Rohingya refugees”.

In the name of serving people

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit yesterday claimed to have busted a militant gang whose members in the guise of NGO workers had long been spreading terror propaganda among Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar.

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Key Jama'atul Ansar militant arrested in Dhaka

Mohibullah went to a training camp at remote hills in Bandarban in January last year and he was made the organisation's Nayeb-e-Amir, according to police

December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022

Jamaat ameer knew about his son's militancy links, claims CTTC chief

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman knew that his son got involved in militancy but remained silent, claimed a top counterterrorism official today.

September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022

7 Missing youths: Drawn into extremism by some professionals

A government employee, schoolteachers, doctors and imams were found to have links with seven youths who ran away from their Cumilla homes last month, said CTTC and Rab officials.

May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020

Police appeal for showing Kajol arrested in case filed under digital security act

Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed an application to show photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol arrested in a case file under the digital security act.

September 24, 2019
September 24, 2019

‘Neo-JMB cell’ behind IED attacks on cops

Members of a “Neo-JMB” cell planted improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at two spots and attacked policemen at three others in the capital in the last six months, counterterrorism officials said.

July 1, 2019
July 1, 2019

2 held with AK-22 rifle in Dhaka

Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) detains two persons with an AK-22 rifle from Sayedabad area of Dhaka.

May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019

Attack on Cops: Cops verifying IS claim

Explosives used in the crude bomb explosion in the capital’s Gulistan on Monday night were poor in quality, but the manufacturing technique was different from that of conventional crude bombs.

December 13, 2018
December 13, 2018

'Sabotaging election was their target'

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit yesterday arrested three people who they claim are mainstream JMB members, including a regional commander, who were “motivating and providing training to Rohingya refugees”.

November 9, 2018
November 9, 2018

In the name of serving people

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit yesterday claimed to have busted a militant gang whose members in the guise of NGO workers had long been spreading terror propaganda among Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar.

June 15, 2018
June 15, 2018

Ansar Al Islam maybe behind Shahjahan murder: Monirul

Ansar Al Islam, a banned militant outfit, might be behind the murder of free-thinking writer-publisher Shahjahan Bachchu, Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit Chief Monirul Islam says.