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ADC Harun withdrawn after ‘beating up two BCL leaders at police station'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
No rooftop celebrations on 31st night: DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) must be informed about any indoor programmes organised on the night of December 31 to celebrate the new year whereas no outdoor celebration is allowed.
13 DMP officials transferred
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) transfers 13 assistant police commissioners to bring dynamism in the administration.
BNP seeks permission from DMP to hold rally at Suhrawardy Udyan Nov 8
BNP seeks permission from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to hold a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on November 8, marking “National Revolution and Solidarity Day”.
Youth held over Dhaka hotel manager murder
Detectives claim to have arrested an accused in a case filed over the murder of a hotel manager in Dhaka.
Cops to write home ministry to ban militant outfit Ansar-Al-Islam
Law enforcers are to write to the home ministry to take necessary steps to ban militant outfit Ansar-Al-Islam, an alleged Bangladesh chapter of al-Qaeda in the Indian Sub-Continent.
4 female JMB members on 4-day fresh remand
A Dhaka court places four female members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) on a four-day fresh remand in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
DMP publishes videos of ‘Avijit killers’
Dhaka Metropolitan Police publishes seven videos of six suspected killers of writer and blogger Avijit Roy.
JnU students to boycott classes, exams tomorrow
Agitating students of Jagannath University have called for boycotting all academic activities including examination at their university tomorrow to press home their demands for residential halls on the land of Dhaka’s old central jail.
Rickshaw puller shot in Chawkbazar clash
A rickshaw puller is shot during a factional clash between two rival groups over establishing supremacy at Chawkbazar area of Dhaka.
OPINION: Police brutality at its worst
We’ve all heard various stories of harassment by the “protectors” of our society but today I experienced it firsthand.