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.
“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.
Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police
Bangladesh Police Headquarters issued a circular in this regard this afternoon
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
Party gets permission to hold rally at Suhrawardy Udyan today on 26 conditions
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.
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.
Co-opting private CCTVs for surveillance can only be part of a greater effort
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) authorities deny BNP of permission for holding a rally at the Suhrawardi Udyan in Dhaka on security ground.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says police do not interfere in any peaceful programme of BNP.
Ignoring the DMP ban on processions, the Ruling Awami League is seen bringing out processions at various spots in Dhaka city.
BNP denounces the ban imposed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on holding any public gathering in the capital on Thursday, calling it an unfair act in the name of law.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) asks people not to use high-volume sound devices in the capital’s residential areas to ensure peaceful living atmosphere for the city dwellers.
Stern actions will be taken if anyone tries to create anarchy centring the verdict of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman Miah says.
Detectives claim to have arrested three muggers who allegedly impersonating police mugged Tk 40 lakh from two garment officials in Dhaka’s Uttara on December 6, 2017.
DMP Additional Commissioner Mizanur Rahman, who allegedly married a woman forcibly and tortured her, has been withdrawn from Dhaka Metropolitan Police yesterday.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police yesterday imposed restrictions on flying of sky lanterns in the capital citing safety issues.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) gives a set of instructions for traffic movement and city dwellers on 31st night to celebrate the New Year 2018.