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ADC Harun withdrawn after ‘beating up two BCL leaders at police station'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

August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019

Shafiqul made new DMP commissioner

Additional Inspector General Md Shafiqul Islam has been appointed as the new commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

August 28, 2019
August 28, 2019

Shafiqul Islam new DMP commissioner

Additional Inspector General of Police Md Shafiqul Islam has been appointed as the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).

August 27, 2019
August 27, 2019

DMP’s DC suspended for helping grabbers

The home ministry suspended a deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on charge of facilitating a group of miscreants in grabbing the property of a martyred intellectual’s family in the city’s Nawabpur.

August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019

Deputy commissioner of Wari suspended

Deputy commissioner of Wari Zone of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has been suspended.

August 10, 2019
August 10, 2019

5-tier security net for Nat'l Eidgah, Baitul Mukarram

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken five-tier security arrangements for National Eidgah ground and national mosque Baitul Mukarram for Eid prayers.

August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019

DMP begins cleanliness campaign to control dengue outbreak

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) launches a cleanliness campaign in the offices of its all units and adjacent areas in Dhaka to control the dengue outbreak.

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.

June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019

Citizens’ Info: DMP starts going door to door

Dhaka Metropolitan Police yesterday announced that it would knock every door in the capital to update citizens’ information as it feels that there are threats of terror and militant attacks. DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia made the announcement at a press briefing in the DMP Media Centre

June 15, 2019
June 15, 2019

Cops to go door to door to update citizen info in Dhaka

Police are going to knock every house in the capital throughout this week to update citizen information as part of its preventive measures to avert threats of militant attacks.

June 3, 2019
June 3, 2019

DMP beefs up security measures ahead of Eid

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police beefs up security measures in the capital ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr.