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ADC Harun withdrawn after ‘beating up two BCL leaders at police station'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

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

‘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.

October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023

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.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

Habibur Rahman made new DMP commissioner

Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

‘Torture of 2 BCL leaders’: ADC Harun now transferred to APBn

Bangladesh Police Headquarters issued a circular in this regard this afternoon

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

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

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

BNP can’t broadcast convicted persons’ speech during rally: DMP

Party gets permission to hold rally at Suhrawardy Udyan today on 26 conditions

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

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.

July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

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.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Police must step up amid rising crime

Co-opting private CCTVs for surveillance can only be part of a greater effort

December 11, 2022
December 11, 2022

15-day special drive: DMP arrests 307 in 24 hrs

<B>The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested around 307 people on various charges in last 24 hours till 6:00pm today as a part of their 15-day special drive.</B>.Of them, 76 were political arrests, said Faruk Hossain, deputy commissioner (media) of DMP. .With the latest arrest

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