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ADC Harun withdrawn after ‘beating up two BCL leaders at police station'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
Tavella murder blueprint unearthed: DMP chief
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia said they have unearthed the conspiracy and blueprint behind the killing of Italian aid worker Cesare Tavella.
Tavella murder: Detectives still clueless
Detectives say they are still clueless about motives behind the murder of Italian aid worker Cesare Tavella.
19 ‘dope gang’ members held in Dhaka
Detectives arrest 19 members of an agyan (dope) party from different parts in Dhaka.
‘Key man among 8 JMB militants held’
Law enforcers claim arrest of eight leaders including a “key man” of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).
Big yaba haul in Dhaka, 1 held
Law enforcers claim seizure of 76,000 contraband yaba tablets and detained one person in this connection from Rankin Street in capital’s Wari.
DB Police impersonators on the rise
The number of incidents of abduction carried out by criminals posing as DB Police, have apparently gone up in the capital prompting the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to ask the public to help catch the imposters.
DU staff, 3 others held for ‘supplying explosives’ to militants
Detectives detain one Dhaka University staff and three others for allegedly supplying explosives to militants.
Cop suspended over brutality on women activists
The DMP suspends Nayek Anis for his alleged involvement in yesterday’s brutality on women activists who were protesting the sexual assault during Pahela Baishakh celebration.
2 bodies formed to probe Pahela Baishakh sexual assault
Dhaka Metropolitan Police form two probe committees to investigate into sexual assault of several women during Pahela Baishakh celebrations at Dhaka University.
Foolproof security for Pohela Boishakh: DMP
Police today assured of foolproof security throughout Dhaka ahead of Pohela Boishakh celebrations – the Bangla new year.