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ADC Harun withdrawn after ‘beating up two BCL leaders at police station'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
Airport loader’s body found in Dhaka
Police recover the body of an airport loader from a rented house at Dakshin Khan bazaar area of Dhaka.
Now, stickers of professionals banned in Ctg
After Dhaka, police authority in Chittagong city imposes a ban on use of stickers, identifying various professionals, on cars.
8 Bangladeshis held in Singapore for plotting attacks back home
Singapore says it has arrested eight Bangladeshi workers, who were planning to stage terror attacks back home. The country’s home ministry releases a kill-list found with them, which include MPs, ministers and media personnel. Meanwhile, in Dhaka, cops arrest five other Bangladeshi nationals, who were repatriated from Singapore after the authorities found that they possessed and/or proliferated jihadi-related materials, or supported the use of armed violence.
Violence against women increasing, says Anisuzzaman
Despite progress of women in different socio-economic and cultural fields, violence against women is continuing to dim their success, speakers say.
Pahela Baishakh: No access to Ramna, Suhrawardy Udyan after 4pm
Nobody can enter Ramna Park and Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka after 4:00pm on Pahela Baishakh, DMP Additional Commissioner Monirul Islam announces.
HC questions legality of tenant info drive
The High Court questions the legality of a provision under which the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has been collecting information about residents of the metropolitan area.
HC clears way for DMP to collect residents' info
The High Court clears the way for Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to collect information from the tenants of DMP area.
10 ‘yaba traders’ held in Dhaka
Detectives arrest 10 alleged Yaba traders along with 70,000 pieces of the contraband tablets from Darus Salam in Dhaka.
DMP opens counter terrorism unit
The "Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime" unit under Dhaka Metropolitan Police starts functioning from today with newly promoted Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Monirul Islam as its chief.
Cop killed in Gulistan road crash
A policeman dies after being hit by a bus at Gulistan in Dhaka.