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ADC Harun withdrawn after ‘beating up two BCL leaders at police station'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

May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019

OBHAI installs 23 water purifiers, dispensers at DMP HQ

Popular app-based ride sharing company OBHAI collaborates with Dhaka Metropolitan Police and installs 23 water purifiers and dispensers at the DMP Headquarters.

May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019

98pc terrorist incidents foiled: DMP chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia claims that 98 per cent terrorist incidents have been foiled by the law enforcers in the country.

April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019

Gulistan’s bomb was different: DMP chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia says it was a different type of bomb that exploded in Dhaka’s Gulistan yesterday and injured three policemen.

April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019

No fireworks on Shab-e-Barat: DMP

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) imposes a bar on carrying of all types of explosives, crackers as well as explosion of firecrackers in the capital on the occasion of holy Shab-e-Barat to be observed tomorrow night.

April 17, 2019
April 17, 2019

2 ‘Neo JMB’ men held in Dhaka

Police claim to have arrested two active members of militant outfit Neo JMB from Gabtoli Bus Terminal area in Dhaka.

April 9, 2019
April 9, 2019

Digital multi-level car parking at DMP Central Command and Control Centre in Dhaka

A digital multi-level car parking system has been inaugurated in the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Central Command and Control Centre building in Dhaka.

March 24, 2019
March 24, 2019

Security beefed at diplomatic zone

Security is beefed up at the diplomatic zone, what the authorities explained as routine measure ahead of Independence Day on March 26.

February 17, 2019
February 17, 2019

Security plan drafted for Mother Language Day

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) drafts out plans for security measures during the International Mother Language Day on February 21.

February 13, 2019
February 13, 2019

DMP announces road, parking plans during Ijtema

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) issues a traffic and car parking management plan ahead of the 54th Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims after the holy hajj.

January 9, 2019
January 9, 2019

'Culprits lured the minor girls with lipsticks before killing them'

Police say that the two culprits who were arrested over the alleged rape and murder of two five-year-old girls in Demra of Dhaka had lured them inside a house with promise of lipsticks before killing them.