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ADC Harun withdrawn after ‘beating up two BCL leaders at police station'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

October 2, 2019
October 2, 2019

Reshuffle in DMP: Seven out of 50 OCs transferred

In a major reshuffle in the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, seven out of 50 OCs were transferred yesterday.

October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019

11 police officials transferred

In a major reshuffle, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has transferred eight officer-in-charges of different police stations in the capital.

October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019

OC suspended over rape allegation

Officer-in-Charge of Paltan Police Station Mahmudul Haque has been suspended following allegations of rape.

September 15, 2019
September 15, 2019

Will work as an OC myself: DMP chief

Md Shafiqul Islam, the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, has said that he would work as an officer-in-charge (OC) to make police stations more people-oriented.

September 7, 2019
September 7, 2019

Gang culture will be uprooted: DMP chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Miah vows to uproot gang culture including teenage gang from Dhaka.

September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019

Asaduzzaman made CEO of national security cell

Outgoing Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia has been appointed as chief executive officer of National Security Affairs Cell under the Cabinet Division.

September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019

Attacks on Cops: DMP forms body to help investigate five cases

Amid slow progress in the investigation of five cases filed over the recent bomb attacks on police and planting bombs near two traffic boxes, Dhaka Metropolitan Police has formed an eight-member committee to accelerate the probe.

September 2, 2019
September 2, 2019

Maruf Hossain Sorder made SP of Dhaka

Md Maruf Hossain Sorder, deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), has been promoted to superintendent of police of Dhaka district.

September 2, 2019
September 2, 2019

'Hijacker' held over biker murder on Malibagh flyover

The “hijacker” who allegedly killed biker Milon at Malibagh flyover near the CID office in Dhaka has been arrested.

September 1, 2019
September 1, 2019

Bomb hurled targeting cops at Science Lab: DMP chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia says that police were the target of last night's bomb blast in Dhaka’s Science Laboratory area.