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Police have arrested Tanim Reza alias Bappi, an alleged extortionist, and four of his associates along with firearms in the capital’s Motijheel area. Four other arrestees are Md Jewel, 48, Shakil, 27, Md Manik Kazi, 50, and Rakibul Islam Bhuiyan alias Rizon, 35. The arrestees were involved in a shooting targeting the office of a cattle market leaseholder in South Kamalapur and in threatening the businessman after demanding Tk 10 lakh in extortion through WhatsApp using a foreign phone number. Mohammad Osman Gani, Additional Commissioner (Estate, Development and ICT) and Acting Additional Commissioner (Crime and Operations) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) disclosed it while briefing reporters at the DMP Media Centre on Saturday. Three foreignmade firearms and seven rounds of ammunition were also recovered from their possession. Osman Gani said members of the Motijheel Division of the DMP arrested Bappi and three of his associates near Hotel Purbani in Motijheel on Friday morning. Based on information got during interrogation and technological support, police later arrested another associate, Rakibul Islam Bhuiyan alias Rizon, from North Kamalapur. Police said that on May 15, a businessman received death threats and a demand for Tk 10 lakh through WhatsApp from a foreign number. Four days later, on May 19, armed assailants opened fire targeting his office in South Kamalapur. Following a case filed with Motijheel Police Station, investigators found the involvement of Bappi and his associates. Based on information provided by the arrestees, police conducted a raid at Bappi’s office in South Kamalapur late on July 17 and recovered a foreign-made revolver, two foreign-made pistols, five rounds of revolver ammunition, two rounds of pistol ammunition, two magazines, an electric shock gun and a foreign-made Chinese axe. A separate case under the Arms Act has been filed with Motijheel Police Station over the recovered weapons, Osman Gani said. According to police, Bappi has seven cases filed against him with different DMP police stations on various charges including extortion, robbery, abduction, attempted murder, violence against women and children, and narcotics-related offences. Legal action against the arrestees is underway, while efforts to arrest other associates and recover more illegal weapons are continuing, the DMP official added.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 425 people in the capital in the 24 hours till 6:00am on Friday as part of its routine operations. During the period, 57 cases were filed, said DMP Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Niaz Mehedi. Of the total arrests, 39 were made by Ramna Division, 24 by Lalbagh, 61 by Wari, 57 by Motijheel, 56 by Tejgaon, 88 by Mirpur, 55 by Gulshan, 43 by Uttara and two by the Detective Branch (DB). During the operations, police also recovered over 1 kg of marijuana, 6,025 Yaba tablets, 3 grams of heroin, a human hauler, nine mobile phones, a dice board, Tk 610 in cash, and some locally made weapons from the arrestees. One victim was also rescued during the period.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 406 people in separate drives across the capital over the past 24 hours until 6.00am on Tuesday and filed 50 cases during the period. According to DMP, the arrestees included 35 from Ramna Division, 36 from Lalbagh Division, 31 from Wari Division, 45 from Motijheel Division, 59 from Tejgaon Division, 120 from Mirpur Division, 32 from Gulshan Division, 43 from Uttara Division and five by the Detective Branch (DB). During the drives, police recovered 1.215 kg of cannabis, 2,290 yaba tablets, 15 pieces of used aluminium door and window frames of various sizes, a knife, a utility cutter, five mobile phones, a motorcycle and Tk 8,350 in cash. DMP Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Niaz Mehedi said police conducted the drives in different police station areas of the capital, recovering drugs and locally made weapons while arresting the suspects. Legal action against the arrestees is underway, he added.

Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 2,104 cases against motorists for violating traffic rules during drives conducted in different parts of the capital in 24 hours till Wednesday evening, said a press release issued by DMP. According to the DMP Traffic Division, the highest number of cases, 552, was filed in the Wari Traffic Division, followed by 415 in Uttara, 284 in Motijheel, 222 in Gulshan, 202 in Mirpur, 176 in Tejgaon, 160 in Lalbagh and 91 in Ramna. The drives targeted various types of vehicles, including buses, trucks, covered vans, CNG-run auto-rickshaws and motorcycles found violating traffic regulations. The DMP said the enforcement drives were carried out across the capital as part of its ongoing efforts to improve traffic discipline. It said such drives against traffic law violators will continue to ensure orderly traffic management in the capital.

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.