Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued special traffic instructions ahead of the “Echoes of Revolution” concert, scheduled to be held at the Bangladesh Army Stadium on Satruday. The traffic guidelines, effective from 2 pm to 11 pm today (Saturday), aim to ensure smooth completion of the event, according to a public notice signed by the DMP Commissioner Sazzat Ali. Guidelines Vehicles traveling from Tongi-Uttara towards Gulshan-Banani-Mohakhali are advised to use alternative routes as traffic may be disrupted from Stafford Rail Gate to Navy Headquarters Crossing. Expressway access Airport, Kuril, and Banani ramps of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway will be toll-free during the designated hours. From 2 pm to 11 pm, users of Airport, Kuril and Banani ramps can use the expressway without paying toll. Vehicles heading from Uttara-Airport towards Gulshan-Banani-Mohakhali can use the expressway by taking a U-turn before Radisson Hotel or the U-loop beneath Banani Overpass. Crackdown on poly bags: Tk 2.5mn in fines collected Vehicles from Gulshan-Banani-Mohakhali can access the expressway through the Airport and Kuril ramps. Vehicles from Airport/Uttara/Tongi can use the Banani ramp. Road closures and restrictions The ECB Square-Banani flyover loop will remain closed. Vehicles from ECB Square to Banani can use the ramp in front of Kurmitola Hospital. Motorcycles, auto-rickshaws, battery-powered rickshaws and bicycles are prohibited from using the expressway ramps. The DMP has urged the public to cooperate in minimising traffic congestion and ensuring the smooth flow of vehicles during the event.

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,817 cases against violators of traffic laws during a drive conducted in various parts of the capital. Additionally, 41 vehicles were dumped and 25 vehicles were towed away during the drive. DMP files 2,444 cases for traffic violations The drive was carried out on Wednesday by the DMP's Traffic Division, said DC (media) of DMP Talebur Rahman. The DMP has announced that such operations will continue to ensure traffic discipline across Dhaka metropolitan areas.  

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on rallies, processions, demonstrations, and gatherings at Kamarpur, Abdullahpur, Uttara Sector-10, and adjacent areas along the southern and western banks of the Turag River. The ban was imposed following violent clashes between two groups at the Biswa Ijtema ground in Tongi on Wednesday that left two people dead and many injured. The restriction, effective from 2 pm Wednesday, will remain in place until further notice, according to a public notification issued by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali. The ban has been enforced under Section 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance (Ordinance No. III/76) to maintain discipline in light of the prevailing situation, it said. Joint efforts needed to ensure safe roads and comfortable travel: senior secretary Authorities have tightened security in and around the Biswa Ijtema ground to prevent any untoward incidents following the clashes. A large contingent of the Army, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and other forces, along with regular police, have been patrolling the area. According to a statement from the BGB headquarters, four platoons have been deployed in the area.  

The traffic division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,444 cases during drives against traffic rule violators. The drives were conducted on Sunday and Monday, said Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of DMP on Tuesday afternoon. DMP files 1,520 cases for traffic law violations on Dec 14 Besides, 49 vehicles were impounded and 41 others were towed during the drives conducted in different parts of the capital. The drive will continue to maintain discipline, he said.  

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued guidelines for vehicular movement at key points in the capital on the occasion of Victory Day to be celebrated on December 16. All buses, trucks, covered vans, microbuses, cars, CNGs, and other vehicles are requested to avoid the Gabtoli-Amin Bazar Bridge-Savar Road route from 3:30am to 9:30am as various dignitaries including the President and the Chief Adviser will leave for Savar National Memorial to pay tributes. DMP to ensure security for Christmas and New Year celebrations Instead, drivers are advised to use the alternative routes provided below. 1. For vehicles traveling from Gabtoli to various destinations via Savar, they will follow the Dhaka Airport Road, then continue via Abdullahpur Crossing and Ashulia Road. 2. For vehicles leaving Kalyanpur and Technical Esing towards Dhaka, they will turn right at Technical Crossing and proceed via Mirpur-1 and Diabari Crossing. 3. For vehicles traveling from Aricha via Amin Bazar to Nabinagar Bazar, they will turn left and take the Ashulia Road towards Dhaka. 4. For vehicles coming from Tangail towards Dhaka, they will take the route via Kaliakoir-Gazipur Chourasta-Tongi. Public awareness needed to resolve Dhaka’s chaotic traffic situation: DMP Commissioner During this time, commuters are requested to follow the alternative routes as indicated by the police. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police sought full cooperation of city dwellers, vehicle owners, and workers in ensuring smooth traffic flow and maintaining order on this important occasion.

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,520 cases against violators of traffic laws during a drive conducted in various parts of the capital. Additionally, 15 vehicles were dumped and 19 vehicles were towed away during the drive. DMP files 1,799 cases for traffic rule violations The drive was carried out on Saturday by the DMP's Traffic Division, said DC (media) of DMP Talebur Rahman.  The DMP has announced that such operations will continue to ensure traffic discipline across Dhaka metropolitan areas.

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,799 cases during operations against traffic rule violators in the last two days in various areas of the capital. Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (Media) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, shared this information in a media release on Saturday afternoon. During the operations, 52 vehicles were impounded, and 58 others were towed. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) carried out the operations on Thursday and Friday (Dec 12 and 13). The DMP's drives will continue to enforce traffic regulations in the Dhaka metropolitan area, Rahman added.  

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjad Ali said on Thursday that strict security measures will be implemented to maintain law and order during the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Eve (December 31st night) celebrations. He made the announcement at a coordination meeting held at the DMP headquarters, where he emphasised the importance of cooperation from the public to ensure peaceful celebrations. Christmas, the largest religious festival for Christians, will be celebrated on December 25, followed by New Year’s Eve on December 31, marking the end of the year. Surveillance intensified as criminal activities rise at Kamrangirchar: DMP DC The DMP has promised comprehensive security arrangements for both events to ensure there are no disruptions. At the meeting, DMP Joint Police Commissioner (Operations) Mohammad Shahidullah presented a detailed security plan for the celebrations. For Christmas, security measures will include the deployment of a sufficient number of uniformed and plainclothes police officers at each church. Visitors will be screened through metal detectors and manual checks, while dog squads will sweep the premises. Fire service and ambulance teams will be on standby, and an uninterrupted power supply will be ensured in church areas. Police must reach the scene of an incident within an hour: DMP Commissioner To maintain order, no floating shops or hawkers will be allowed near churches, and bags will be prohibited inside church premises. For the New Year’s Eve celebrations, the DMP plans to increase regular patrols and set up check posts across key areas. Fireworks, crackers, and lanterns will be banned in open spaces. In addition, access to the Dhaka University area will be restricted, with only individuals carrying valid ID cards allowed entry. Traffic management measures will be implemented in areas like Gulshan, Hatirjheel, and Dhaka University to control vehicle movement. DMP commissioner attends courtesy meeting with US Embassy delegation Besides, the DMP will enhance intelligence surveillance and cyber patrolling to prevent rumors, monitor social media, and ensure overall safety during the festivities. The meeting also included contributions from various government agencies, armed forces, Dhaka University, city corporations, and other stakeholders, all working together to ensure a safe and smooth celebration of the two festivals.  

Police have intensified surveillance as criminal activities have increased remarkably at Kamrangirchar, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Lalbagh Division Jasim Uddin has said. “Special attention is being given to identifying potential threats and preventing criminal acts,” he said at press briefing at the DMP media center on Wednesday. The recent murder of 42-year-old print shop owner Mohammad Nur Alam shocked the residents of the area, he said. On December 6, Nur Alam, a resident of Kamrangirchar who also operated a fabric business from a rented shop, was brutally murdered and police arrested three suspects Miraj Mia ,20, Mohammad Millon ,23, and Rifat, 19 utilizing intelligence and technological support on December 10, he said. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement, the said DMP official. Police must reach the scene of an incident within an hour: DMP Commissioner Between 4:25 am and 4:45 am on December 6, the trio, along with an accomplice named Jihad and several unidentified people attacked Nur Alam at his shop, said the DMP official. They struck his head with a hammer, stabbed him multiple times and then wrapped the body in polythene and cloth. They buried it under the printing press floor after breaking and covered it with sand and cement. Based on their statements, police recovered a hammer, scissors, and a knife from the scene, he added. Nur Alam’s body was exhumed and sent for autopsy to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.  

Four police officers, including former Deputy Commissioner (Mirpur Division) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Md. Jasim Uddin Molla, were temporarily suspended on Tuesday. The other suspended officers are: Additional Deputy Commissioner (Gulshan Division) of DMP Md. Rafiqul Islam, Assistant Commissioner (Traffic-Jatrabari Zone) of DMP Tanjil Ahmed, and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of APBN, Md. Rafiqul Islam. Writ petition seeking probe into graft allegations against 51 judges, other staff rejected The suspension orders were issued by the Police-1 section of the Public Security Division under the Home Ministry on Tuesday. Separate notifications have already been issued, signed by Senior Secretary Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen on the order of the President. According to the notification, former DC of DMP and currently attached to the Rangpur Range DIG office Md. Jasim Uddin Mollah has been charged with crimes under the International Crimes Tribunal Act and an arrest warrant has been issued. He was arrested from Rangpur on October 30. Accordingly, Md. Jasim has been suspended from government service with effect from October 30 under the provisions of Section 39(2) of the Government Services Act, 2018 (Act No. 57 of 2018). During the period of suspension, he will be entitled to subsistence allowance as per the rules. Former ADC (Gulshan Division) Md. Rafiqul Islam's notification said that he was arrested on October 18 in a case filed by Badda Police Station and sent to court. Rafiqul has been temporarily suspended from government service from October 18 as per the provisions of Section 39(2) of the Government Services Act, 2018 (Act No. 57 of 2018). During the temporary suspension, Rafiqul will be attached to the office of the Chattogram Range DIG and will receive allowance as per the rules. SC stays 7 year jail sentence of Tarique in money laundering case The notification of AC (Traffic-Jatrabari Zone)Tanjil Ahmed said that he was arrested on October 15 in a case filed with Jatrabari Police Station and sent to court. Therefore, Tanjil Ahmed has been temporarily suspended from government service from October 15 as per the provisions of Section 39(2) of the Government Services Act, 2018 (Act No. 57 of 2018), the notification said. During the period of his temporary suspension, Tanjil will be attached to the office of the Barisal Range DIG and will be entitled to get allowance as per the rules. Another notification on ASP of APBN Md. Rafiqul Islam said that he was arrested on September 13 in a case filed with Hathazari Model Police Station of Chattogram and sent to court. Rafiqul has been temporarily suspended from government service from September 13 as per the provisions of Section 39 (2) of the Government Services Act, 2018 (Act No. 57 of 2018). During the period of temporary suspension, Rafiqul Islam will be attached to the office of Mymensingh Range DIG and will be entitled to get allowance as per the rules.