Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested five members of a mugging gang from Dhaka’s Kadamtali area. The arrestees are Mohammad Akter Hossain, 45, Harunur Rashid, 50, Kamal Hossain, 45, Mohammad Nuruddin, 48, and Mohammad Hanif, 55, said DC Media of DMP Talebur Rahma on Wednesday. 3 arrested over ex-Khulna councillor murder in Cox's Bazar Eleven mobile phones, a Hiace car, and a power bank, were seized from them at the time. Acting on a tip-off, the Anti-Illegal Arms and Canine Team of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of DMP conducted the operation around 2:00 am on Wednesday. Primary interrogation revealed that the gang had been active in the capital for over a year. They had targeted people in the Sayedabad, Jatrabari, Rayerbagh, and Signboard areas of Dhaka, looting valuables before dividing the stolen money among  themselves. They also sold the snatched mobile phones in Gulistan. Five members of mobile phone theft gang arrested in Dhaka  The interrogation further revealed that the gang was responsible for snatching from more than 500 people. Several cases have been filed against the arrestees at the Kadamtali Police Station. DMP will take further legal action against the arrestees.

DMP Deputy Commissioner Ibne Mizan (Tejgaon Division) has said a big syndicate is involved in vehicle fraud in the capital. “We are getting information that tthey are ontinuing these fraudulent activities. We will arrest them as soon as possible,” he said at a press briefing at the DMP media centre on Wednesday. He briefed reporters after the recovery of four vehicles  worth Tk 3 crore by Tejgaon Industrial Area Police and arrested of five fraudsters in this connection. The fraudsters were arrested after conducting a series of operations in Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj areas after recovery of vehicles on January 14. IGP emphasizes maximum effort to combat crime in DMP’s monthly crime review meeting The arrestees are Zarak Ahmed,38, Abul Kalam Riftier, 38, Md. Zamir Hossain, 36, Md Sajal Ahmed,30 and Abdur Rahman Rubel, 56. In response to a question, the Deputy Commissioner of the DMP's Public Relations Division, said that various gangs are involved in car theft. “We cannot specify the exact number of gangs at this moment. We will later provide updated information,” he added. He said Imdadul Haque Khan, also known as Nowsad 42, a car dealer, had a showroom on the ground floor of Aziz Court, Tejgaon. Zarak Ahmed,38, Managing Director of AB Drive Ltd, and Mohammad Jamir Hossain,36,its Chairman, had delivered four cars to the AB Drive showroom in Northda Progotisharani area between November 26 and December 4, 2024 for sale. The total market value of the four cars was Tk 3 crore. DMP files 3,447 cases for traffic rule violations in 2 days However, when Imdadul Haque Khan attempted to contact them the accused informed him that they would not return the cars and threatened him. After further investigation, Imdadul found that the cars had been moved from the showroom with fraudulent intent. On January 5, 2025, he filed a case of fraud with Tejgaon Industrial Area Police Station against Zarak Ahmed, Mohammad Jamir Hossain, and two or three unidentified accomplices. Police arrested  thorough investigation by using intelligence and technology and arrested the four on January 14.

The Traffic Department of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,085 cases for traffic rule violations during a special drive conducted across the capital. During the drive 81 vehicles were dumped and three others were towed, said Deputy Commissioner (media) of DMP Talebur Rahman on Wednesday. The drive was conducted on Tuesday by eight traffic divisions of the DMP to ensure traffic discipline, he said. The operations of DMP will continue to ensure traffic discipline. DMP files 1702 cases for traffic rules violation

The Traffic Department of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 2,180 cases for traffic rule violations during a special drive conducted across the capital. During the drive 77 vehicles were dumped and 51 others were towed for obstructing traffic or failing to comply with legal requirements, said Deputy Commissioner (media) of DMP Talebur Rahman on Tuesday. DMP files 2,089 cases for traffic rules violation The drive was conducted on Monday by eight traffic divisions of the DMP to ensure traffic discipline, he said adding “Such operations will continue to ensure traffic discipline across the Dhaka metropolitan area.”      

The Traffic Department  of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 2,089 cases for traffic rule violations during a special drive conducted across the capital. During the drive 79 vehicles were dumped, and 52 others were towed for obstructing traffic or failing to comply with legal requirements, said Deputy Commissioner ( media) of DMP Talebur Rahman.  DMP files 1702 cases for traffic rules violation The drive were conducted on Sunday by eight traffic divisions of the DMP to ensure discipline on Dhaka’s congested roads and reduce accidents caused by reckless driving, illegal parking, and other violations. The DMP urged commuters and drivers to strictly adhere to traffic laws to ensure smooth movement on the city’s roads. Similar operations will continue in the coming days, the official added.

The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 3,447 cases for traffic rule violations during operations conducted in various areas of the capital in the last two days. The drives were conducted on Thursday and Friday, said Deputy Commissioner (Media) of the DMP Talebur Rahman. DMP files 2,206 cases for traffic rules violation The authorities also dumped 158 vehicles and towed away 79 others as part of the crackdown. The Traffic Division’s crackdown on traffic rule violations will continue in the coming days to maintain order on the roads, he added. DMP files 2,243 cases for traffic rules violation

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,206 cases for traffic law violation during drives conducted in different parts of the capital. The drives were conducted by eight traffic divisions of DMP on Wednesday, said Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of the DMP on Thursday. Besides, 74 vehicles were impounded and 58 others were towed during the drives. DMP files 2,243 cases for traffic rules violation It also announced that such operations will continue to ensure traffic discipline across the Dhaka metropolitan area.  

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,439 cases for traffic law violation during drives conducted in different parts of the capital. The drives were conducted by eight traffic divisions of DMP on Monday, said Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of the DMP on Tuesday. Besides, 50 vehicles were impounded and 68 others were towed during the drives. It also announced that such operations will continue to ensure traffic discipline across the Dhaka metropolitan area. DMP files 3,164 cases for traffic rule violations in 2 days    

The government has decided to step up the ongoing campaign of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) against illegal vehicles in a bid to alleviate traffic congestion and improve road safety in Dhaka city. The decision came after a meeting held on Monday, chaired by Lt. General (Retd) Abdul Hafiz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Defense and National Integration Development. The meeting aimed to review progress following the September 29, 2024, meeting, which outlined strategies for tackling traffic issues in Dhaka. Illegal brick kilns fined Tk 1.24 crore, 11 shut down, 15 ordered closed The meeting was attended by key figures, including Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Md. Khoda Baksh Chowdhury, representatives from various government bodies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA), and the Dhaka City Corporations, along with transport expert Dr. SM Salehuddin. Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) said DMP has already deployed 4,200 police officers and 600 student representatives to enhance enforcement. Since September 1, 2024, the DMP has carried out operations targeting illegal vehicles, including 45,457 battery-operated rickshaws and 5,979 foot-operated rickshaws. Additionally, 1,39,001 traffic violation cases were recorded, resulting in fines totaling nearly Tk 50 crore. BUET Prof Moazzem Hossain said that, following instructions from the Chief Adviser, traffic signal systems using indigenous technology will be installed at four key intersections in Dhaka by February 6, 2025. The pilot project will be funded by the City Corporation, with the goal of improving the city’s traffic management system. Essential Drugs Company Ltd must be overhauled: Health Adviser Depending on the results of this pilot, the government plans to expand the installation of these traffic signal systems to an additional 18 intersections within the following four months, he added. Khoda Baksh Chowdhury said that efforts are already underway to formulate a policy for regulating battery-powered rickshaws. Once finalised, this policy will help control their movement on main roads, a key step in improving traffic flow. He also urged the City Corporation to expedite road marking, traffic signs, and proper markings at bus stops to facilitate smoother vehicle movement across the city. In addition, Chowdhury emphasised the need to establish at least six traffic monitoring teams led by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police and two teams from the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority. These teams will focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of traffic congestion. He further instructed the Dhaka Metropolitan Police to ensure that buses adhere strictly to designated bus stops to prevent delays and improve overall traffic efficiency. Bangladesh Railway launches eviction drive in Malibagh to reclaim its encroached land The meeting underscored the urgency of quickly formulating a policy to regulate battery-powered rickshaws on Dhaka's main roads and implementing effective measures to manage their movement. Additionally, the City Corporation and the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) were directed to take prompt and effective actions to introduce a modern traffic signal system in the city to improve traffic management.

Detectives of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) arrested five accused, including a top listed criminal, from parts of Dhaka, said the authority on Thursday. The top listed criminal is Md Nur Azim, 28, while his cohorts are Md Riazul Islam alias Dada Mia, 35, Faisal Ahmed Dwip, 25, Mohammad Rana Talukdar, 29, and Nayeem alias Md Kamruzzaman Nayeem, 25. Md Taimur Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Detective Branch at the KMP, said being tipped-off they conducted drives in Gulshan, Badda, Khilkhet, Bashundhara and other areas on Wednesday and arrested the five. Of the arrestees, Azim is the top listed criminal and accused in over 50 cases, including, killing, arms, drugs and others, he said. Read: Surveillance intensified as criminal activities rise at Kamrangirchar: DMP DC The KMP commissioner had earlier announced a bounty to arrest Azim, the OC said, adding that Azim stepped in crimes through a teen gang in 2017 in Khulna city. Moreover, the rest arrestees are accused of several cases, including extortion, ransom, human trafficking, arms, and robbery, the detective official said. The arrestees are supposed to be produced before a Khulna court on Thursday to take the next course of legal actions, he added.