Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP)

‘Can we celebrate without hurting others?’: Farooki on fireworks

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) had previously issued instructions against flying lanterns and setting off firecrackers in Dhaka city during the New Year’s celebrations. However, despite the instructions, yesterday (December 31) after 11:00 pm, lights began flashing across the Dhaka sky, indicating that the directive was not adhered to. Many residents around the capital were disturbed by the deafening noise and the vibrant fireworks display. Numerous individuals expressed their dissatisfaction on social media, with producer Mostofa Sarwar Farooki also sharing a post expressing his displeasure.

No ‘night party’ at some police check points

“Night Party” -- this is the name of a newly-formed  Dhaka Metropolitan Police team to ensure round the clock police presence on the capital’s streets, mostly after midnight.

Habibur Rahman made new DMP commissioner

Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police

‘Torture of 2 BCL leaders’: ADC Harun now transferred to APBn

Bangladesh Police Headquarters issued a circular in this regard this afternoon

ADC Harun withdrawn after ‘beating up two BCL leaders at police station'

Some police personnel, led by Additional Deputy Commissioner of Ramna Division Harun-or-Rashid, allegedly brutally assaulted two central Chhatra League leaders inside the Shahbagh Police Station last night

BNP can’t broadcast convicted persons’ speech during rally: DMP

Party gets permission to hold rally at Suhrawardy Udyan today on 26 conditions

BNP moves rally to Friday, so does AL

After much drama and uncertainty, police yesterday denied the BNP permission for holding a rally today, and the opposition party responded by rescheduling its gathering for tomorrow at Nayapaltan or Suhrawardy Udyan.

DMP in overdrive over 25 cases

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police Headquarters has taken an initiative to revive 25 criminal cases, filed against top BNP leaders, the proceedings of which were stayed by the High Court at different times in the past decade.

Police must step up amid rising crime

Co-opting private CCTVs for surveillance can only be part of a greater effort

September 10, 2022
September 10, 2022

Senior cop in Ramna area: Is beating his only duty?

One senior cop in Dhaka has reportedly developed a habit of turning a peaceful gathering into a bloodied one, as witnessed in several events over a few months.

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

DB to run drives if dollars being hoarded, forged

Detectives will run drives if US dollars are being hoarded illegally or if anyone tries to forge the greenbacks.

April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022

Police station being constructed at Tetultala playground with permission of all concerned: DMP

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has said that the Kalabagan Police Station is being constructed at the city's Tetultala​​​​​​​ playground with permission of all the authorities concerned.

September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020

Youth dies in police custody in Dhaka’s Paltan

A youth has died while in custody at Paltan Model Police Station after he was picked up from Gulistan area.

August 30, 2020
August 30, 2020

Holy Ashura being observed without processions and public programmes

Muslim devotees are observing Holy Ashura today, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), with due religious fervour and solemnity.

August 18, 2020
August 18, 2020

Two Neo JMB members arrested in Dhaka

Two active members of a Neo JMB “sleeper cell” have been arrested during a raid in the capital’s Sadarghat area, said a press release.

August 12, 2020
August 12, 2020

Paltan blast: CTTC arrests 5 ‘Neo JMB’ men from Sylhet

A team of Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrests five members of “Neo JMB” from Sylhet in connection with the recent explosion in Dhaka’s Paltan area.

July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020

Blast inside Pallabi Police Station: Committee formed to determine nature of the bomb

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a three-member committee over yesterday’s blast inside Pallabi Police Station that left five -- including four policemen -- injured.

June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020

Joint commissioner who ‘offered bribe to DMP chief’ transferred

The joint commissioner who allegedly offered bribe to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner has been transferred.

May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020

DMP sending fruits, vitamin supplements and essentials to infected cops

With many police personnel being infected by Covid-19, different divisions of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have decided to send fruits, vitamin supplements and some other essentials daily to infected cops.