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The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has prohibited unauthorised entry of people within 200 yards of examination centres during the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations. The restriction will remain in force from July 2, when the examinations begin, on all examination days during the examination hours, according to a public notice signed by DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed on Monday. Under Sections 28 and 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance (Ordinance No. III of 1976), the DMP has declared that only examinees and persons directly involved in conducting the examinations will be allowed within a 200-yard radius of the examination centres. This year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will begin on July 2 across the country.  

The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2294 cases for traffic rule violations in different parts of the capital on Monday. During the drives, DMP filed 107 cases in the Ramna zone, 224 in the Lalbagh zone, 422 in the Motijheel zone, 169 in the Wari zone, 270 in the Tejgaon zone, 523 in the Mirpur zone, 375 in the Uttara zone and 204 in the Gulshan zone, Deputy Commissioner (Media) of DMP Niaz Mehedi said on Tuesday. Besides, a total of 510 vehicles were impounded and 343 others were towed away during the drives. The DMP Traffic Division will continue such drives to maintain discipline on Dhaka's roads, he said.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested three activists of Awami League( now facing ban on its activities) and its affiliated organisations from different parts of the capital in 24 hours till Saturday morning. According to a DMP press release on Saturday, one was arrested from Mohammadpur Police Station area, one from Mirpur Police Station area and another from Banani Police Station area, said Additional Deputy Commissioner of the Media and Public Relations Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Niaz Mehdi. Such operations will continue in order to maintain public safety and ensure law and order in the city, he said. arrested three activists of Awami League( now facing ban on its activities) and its affiliated organisations from different parts of the capital in 24 hours till Saturday morning. According to a DMP press release on Saturday, one was arrested from Mohammadpur Police Station area, one from Mirpur Police Station area and another from Banani Police Station area, said Additional Deputy Commissioner of the Media and Public Relations Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Niaz Mehdi. Such operations will continue in order to maintain public safety and ensure law and order in the city, he said.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken comprehensive security measures to ensure the peaceful and orderly observance of Holy Ashura. DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin announced the measures while briefing reporters after inspecting security arrangements at the Hussaini Dalan Imambara in Old Dhaka on Tuesday.= He said a total of 63 Tazia processions will be brought out in different parts of the city from 1 to 10 Muharram organised by 28 Imambaras under Lalbagh, Wari, Ramna, Tejgaon, Motijheel and Mirpur divisions, he said. To ensure security, DMP has put up barricades, pickets, lining and rooftop surveillance at all processions and major congregation points. Sensitive locations, including Hussaini Dalan Imambara are being monitored round the clock through CCTV and drone cameras. He said banners used in processions must not exceed 12 feet in height, while carrying sharp metallic objects, flammable materials, knives, sticks, swords, spears, bags, bundles or suitcases will be prohibited. The use of fireworks, crackers, high-volume sound systems and drums will also remain banned. The commissioner said specialised units of DMP, Special Branch (SB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit will conduct security sweeps with bomb disposal teams and dog squads at venues and procession routes. Archway gates, metal detectors and manual checks will be used at Imambaras and congregation sites. A temporary sub-control room has been set up at Hussaini Dalan Imambara while key religious sites including Anjuman-e-Haideri, Bara Katra Imambara, Shia Mosque, Bibika Rauza and the Bihari camps in Mirpur and Mohammadpur have been brought under special surveillance, he added. He said SWAT, Bomb Disposal Unit, Dog Squad (K9), Crime Scene Team, Detective Branch (DB) and other specialised units will remain on standby as striking forces will respond to any emergency. Regarding traffic management, Mosleh Uddin said the main Tazia procession scheduled for June 26 will start from Hussaini Dalan Imambara at 10am and proceed through Bakshibazar, Azimpur, Nilkhet, Science Laboratory intersection, Dhanmondi and Satmasjid Road before concluding on the banks of Dhanmondi Lake. Traffic diversions will remain in effect along the designated route from 10am on June 26 until the procession ends. City residents and motorists have been advised to use alternative routes to avoid congestion and facilitate smooth movement of participants. Considering the long procession route and large gatherings, fire fighting units and ambulances will be kept ready for emergencies. A team of skilled divers from the Fire Service and Civil Defence will also be deployed near Dhanmondi Lake to ensure water safety. The DMP Commissioner urged organisers to deploy adequate volunteers with identity cards or designated uniforms to assist police in maintaining order. Mosleh Uddin said cyber patrolling and social media monitoring are underway to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation online. He requested citizens to immediately inform police or call the DMP Traffic Control Room, Police Control Room or the national emergency service 999 if they notice any suspicious person, object or abandoned bag along procession routes or at Imambaras. The DMP Commissioner expressed hope that with the cooperation of religious leaders, political figures, representatives of different organisations and city residents, all Ashura programmes would be completed peacefully and in an orderly manner.

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,831 cases for traffic rule violations across different parts of the capital. The drives were conducted on Saturday, said DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) NM Nasir Uddin on Sunday. During the operations, 65 cases were filed in the Ramna zone, 155 in Lalbagh, 375 in Motijheel, 256 in Wari, 132 in Tejgaon, 305 in Mirpur, 346 in Uttara and 197 in Gulshan. The traffic police also dumped 301 vehicles and towed away another 215 for various violations. The DMP Traffic Division said such drives will continue to maintain discipline on the roads of Dhaka.

Acting Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Md Sarwar on Wednesday said law enforcement agencies have taken coordinated steps to prevent the circulation of counterfeit currency at cattle markets in the capital during Eid-ul-Azha. “Fake currency detection machines will be installed at every cattle market in the capital to check the circulation of counterfeit notes as part of the initiative,” he said. The acting DMP chief was talking to reporters after inspecting the progress of development work at the Gabtoli Cattle Market and construction of a new road leading to the Gabtoli Bus Terminal. He also said steps have also planned to ensure smooth traffic management around the Gabtoli Cattle Market. Sarwar said intelligence surveillance will be strengthened at the cattle markets to check the circulation of fake currency. Members of the Detective Branch of police and other intelligence agencies will remain active to identify and stop the sources of counterfeit currency in advance and bring those involved to justice, he said. About the possible risk of conflicts or violence surrounding cattle markets, the acing DMP Commissioner said law enforcement agencies remain on alert. “Coordination with relevant government bodies and city corporations is being ensured for overall management.” Citing to traffic management as the biggest challenge, he said as the cattle market and the bus terminal are open round the clock, it creates pressure in the Gabtoli area. “To address this, several measures, including construction of a new road, have been taken to maintain normal traffic flow in the area,” he added. Sarwar also informed that designated loading and unloading points will be set up to ensure discipline in transporting cattle to help ease traffic congestion. A detailed management plan centring on the Gabtoli Cattle Market will be published soon, he said.  

Special Metropolitan Magistrates of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) disposed of 5,205 criminal and 302 traffic cases through summary trials in April ,2026. DMP Law Officer (District and Sessions Judge) Mohammad Ataul Haque said a total of 5,205 cases were settled by DMP’s Motijheel, Tejgaon, Wari, Gulshan, Mirpur, Ramna, Lalbagh and Uttara divisions during the month. Among them, 10,155 accused were arrested and 5,894 were sentenced to imprisonment. Besides, Tk 38,82,440 was realised in fine while Tk 2,45,460 through auction or confiscation. A total of 57 special drives were conducted jointly by Special Metropolitan Magistrates and DMP police in April to maintain law and order in the capital. Meanwhile, 1,470 cases were filed in April under the Road Transport Act, 2018 for traffic violations. Among them, 302 cases were disposed of, involving 1,216 accused. Fines worth Tk 4,49,700 were realised and two accused were sentenced to imprisonment.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested a total of 152 alleged extortionists during a special drive conducted across the capital over the 48 hours. The information was disclosed by DMP acting Commissioner Md Sarwar at a press briefing held at the DMP Media Centre on Sunday noon. He said ensuring security, comfort and a peaceful life for city residents remains a key commitment of the police. “As part of that effort, a coordinated special drive has been intensified since May 1 targeting extortionists, drug traffickers, armed criminals and online gambling networks across the city.” According to the acting DMP chief, the operation is part of a broader security strategy aimed at improving law and order and curbing crime nationwide in line with the government’s commitments. He said law enforcement agencies are conducting targeted operations in crime-prone areas, including sudden block raids, setting up checkpoints, and increasing intelligence surveillance alongside CCTV monitoring to restrict escape routes of offenders. Sarwar said suspected persons are being punished through mobile courts after scrutinising their offences, while major offenders are being processed through regular case procedures and sent to court. He added that joint efforts involving local thana, Detective Branch, Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime, plainclothes officers and cyber monitoring teams are being carried out using modern technology to track criminal activities, particularly online fraud and gambling. During the 48-hour drive, police arrested 58 listed extortionists and 94 associated members based on specific intelligence. Highlighting other successes, the acting DMP chief said 80 kilograms of cannabis were recovered in a drive on Saturday, alongside arrests of active drug traffickers. In recent weeks, law enforcement has shifted focus from small drug users and petty dealers to larger consignments, recovering over 100,000 Yaba tablets, around half a kilogram of heroin, and more than 200 kilograms of cannabis in separate operations, he said. Sarwar also said investigations are underway to identify and prosecute the “godfathers” behind drug networks, with steps being taken to file cases, including money laundering, in coordination with relevant units such as Criminal Investigation Department. He reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy on illegal arms holders, saying operations against online gambling operators and digital fraud rings are ongoing. To strengthen area-based security, police have already set up two camps in Bosila and Karwan Bazar, with plans to establish more in other important locations soon, the acting DMP chief added.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday directed law enforcement agencies to eliminate middlemen from police stations across the country, including those under Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). He issued the directive while visiting Ramna Model Police Station in the capital where he inspected different sections including detention rooms (thana Hajat room) and reviewed the overall environment. During the visit, the Home Minister also spoke with the Officer-in-Charge and other on-duty police personnel, inquired about their work conditions and listened to their concerns. Emphasising integrity and professionalism, he instructed police members to provide services to the public with honesty, fairness and sincerity. He warned that strict action would be taken if any police officer or member found guilty of negligence or corruption.

Acting Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Md Sarwar on Saturday said law enforcers will take swift action to prevent criminals from resurfacing in the capital. He said the list of top criminals is being regularly updated as part of ongoing efforts to control crime, he said while speaking at the inauguration of a new police camp at Karwan Bazar in Dhaka. “Unlike before, there are no major top-listed criminals at present. However, their associates or those trying to establish influence in the underworld are under close monitoring,” he said. He said the DMP, along with Detective Branch (DB) and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit, is working in coordination to maintain law and order in Karwan Bazar area. The newly established police camp is expected to play a key role in controlling extortion and other crimes in the area, he said, adding that police personnel will remain deployed round the clock. Immediate action will be taken based on information provided by local traders and additional force will be deployed if necessary, he said. The DMP official said special drives against extortion and drugs have already been launched in the capital, leading to several arrests. These drives will continue, alongside strengthened covert surveillance across different areas. Replying to a query, he said victims can contact the concerned Assistant Commissioner (AC), Deputy Commissioner (DC), or senior officials of DMP’s crime division if any police station refuses to record a case. He added that any complaint against police will be investigated seriously and necessary action will be taken. Sarwar expressed hope that the ongoing measures will significantly reduce crimes in Dhaka and said the special drives against all forms of crime, including extortion, will be further intensified.