Dhaka Metropolitan Police
DMP files 2,180 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.
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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.”
3 weeks ago
DMP files 3,447 cases for traffic rule violations in 2 days
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.
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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
3 weeks ago
Secretariat Clash: DMP forms probe committee
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a three-member investigation committee to probe the clash between police and students of Prime Asia University that took place in front of Gate No. 1 of the Bangladesh Secretariat, official sources said.
They said the incident, which saw students and police engaging in a chase and counter-chase, is under investigation.
The committee is tasked with determining the causes of the confrontation and will submit its report upon completion of the probe.
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Students of Prime Asia University gathered at the road nearby the Jatiya Press Club on Tuesday (Jan7) to press for their nine-point demand, which included the establishment of a permanent campus and the resignation of the chairman of its trustee board.
Earlier, the DMP assured that there will be a thorough investigation and urged all parties involved to cooperate with the probe.
4 weeks ago
DMP files 1,908 cases for traffic rules violation
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,908 cases for traffic law violation during drives conducted in different areas of the capital on Wednesday.
As part of the operation, 43 vehicles were dumped, and 72 others were wrecked.
The drives were carried out to ensure adherence to traffic regulation and maintain discipline on the roads.
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DMP's Traffic Division has announced that such operations will continue to uphold traffic discipline in s Dhaka Metropolitan area.
1 month ago
4 police officers, including former Mirpur Deputy Commissioner, temporarily suspended
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.
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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.
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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.
1 month ago
Man arrested with 9,900 Yaba pills in Baridhara: DB
Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in a drive arrested a suspected drug dealer with 9,900 pieces of Yaba pills worth Tk 29.7 lakh in Pragati Sarani area of Dhaka’s Baridhara on Tuesday.
The arrestee was identified as Md Harun-Or-Rashid, 53.
A media statement sent from Detective Branch (DB) reads the drive was conducted after being tipped-off about an illegal drug haul in the area.
A DB team carried out the raid at around 5:05pm and detained Harun on suspicion, it reads.
Later, 49 packets of Yaba tablets were recovered from him. However an accomplice of the arrestee managed to flee.
A case was registered against Harun and the absconding Md. Monir Hossain with Bhatara Police Station under the Narcotics Control Act.
2 months ago
Ex-Housing minister Muktadir arrested: DMP
Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested former Housing and Public Works Minister RAM Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury from Mirpur area, said police on Friday morning.
The arrest was made on Thursday night, said Reazul Karim Mallik, additional police commissioner (intelligence) of the DMP.
The former minister is an accused in several murder cases and he will be produced before a Dhaka court with a prayer for remand, he informed.
Muktadir was elected four times from Brahmanbaria-3 seat as an Awami League candidate.
He joined Bangladesh Civil Service as an admin cadre in 1983 and worked as personal assistant secretary of the then opposition leader Sheikh Hasina in 1986.
3 months ago
Man arrested over Tk 17 lakh swindled in fake insurance scam
In a cunning scam involving the lure of a fictitious US$ 5 million life insurance payout, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested an imposter who swindled over Tk 17 lakh from a victim. The New Market Police Station apprehended the suspect, Md. Aziz Molla, for orchestrating the elaborate scheme.
According to the complaint filed by the victim, Md. Nuruzzaman, the fraud began on September 29, 2024, when he was contacted via Facebook by someone using the name "Anna Harrison." This individual directed him to a WhatsApp number, where the scam unfolded. The fraudster convinced Nuruzzaman that a Bangladeshi-origin man named Mohammad Belton had died while working in the United States, leaving behind $5 million in a US bank account.
The scammer instructed Nuruzzaman to pose as the deceased's relative in order to claim the life insurance payout. Nuruzzaman was also provided with another WhatsApp number, supposedly belonging to the bank’s manager, and was asked to send a prepared message. The fraud continued when "Anna Harrison" gave Nuruzzaman the contact details of a supposed legal advisor who demanded $76,000 in fees to process the insurance claim. Harrison even sent a fake payment slip to make the transaction seem legitimate.
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The fraud escalated further when Nuruzzaman was told that the bank had transferred the $5 million to Bangladesh, packed into two suitcases, and provided a video as "proof." To release the funds, Nuruzzaman was asked to pay Tk 185,000 to cover insurance and delivery fees, which he deposited into an account as instructed.
On October 3, Nuruzzaman received a call from an individual claiming to be a customs official at Dhaka airport. The caller informed him that the suitcases were being held by customs and demanded Tk 407,000 for their release, which Nuruzzaman promptly paid. He was later asked to pay an additional Tk 11.75 lakh for taxes and customs duties, which he again transferred to another account. Despite paying these amounts, the fraudsters continued to demand more money, requesting an additional Tk 10.5 lakh. This raised suspicions, leading Nuruzzaman to contact the actual airport customs office, where he learned the entire operation was a scam.
In total, Nuruzzaman was defrauded of Tk 17.7 lakh. After realizing the deception, he filed a case with New Market Police Station on October 12, 2024, against several unidentified individuals.
Through digital forensics and assistance from Khilgaon Police, law enforcement tracked down and arrested Md. Aziz Molla from a model agency office in Dhaka’s Banasree area on October 13. Police seized nine checkbooks from different banks, three ATM cards, two Visa cards, and two mobile phones used in the fraudulent activities.
During preliminary interrogation, Aziz Molla confessed to his involvement in the scam. Police are continuing their investigation and working to apprehend other members of the organized fraud ring.
3 months ago
Extortion and fraud: Six arrested with over Tk 57 lakh in Dhaka’s Mirpur
Mirpur police under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested six individuals in connection with extortion and fraud, recovering over Tk 57 lakh in cash from their possession.
The arrestees have been identified as Mohammad Mohsin Munshi, Mohammad Mazharul Islam, Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Tayyab, Mohammad Humayun Kabir, and Noor Mohammad.
During a press briefing on Thursday at the DMP Media Center, DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Talebor Rahman provided details revolving around Mohammad Harunur Rashid Bhuiyan, a resident of Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
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According to the DMP official, Bhuiyan had entered into an agreement with Nafco real estate developers to purchase three floors of a building under construction in Dhanmondi. Bhuiyan made an initial deposit, followed by additional payments.
Nafco’s Managing Director (MD) and Deputy Managing Director (DMD) allegedly instructed Bhuiyan to bring the remaining payment to their office in Mirpur for property registration, requesting the payment in cash.
On October 8 evening, Bhuiyan, accompanied by his family, brought Tk 72.8 lakh in two bags to the agreed upon location in Mirpur. He was led to the 6th-floor office with Tk 32.8 lakh, while his wife remained in the car with Tk 40 lakh.
Suddenly, a group of 20-25 masked individuals, allegedly armed, assaulted Bhuiyan and forcibly took Tk 32.8 lakh from him.
The attackers proceeded to the parking lot, where they assaulted Bhuiyan's wife, children, and driver, seizing the remaining Tk 40 lakh, a gold chain, and mobile phones. The victims were locked in another room before the attackers fled the scene.
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The family was eventually rescued after a passerby heard their cries for help and unlocked the door. Mirpur police were notified and promptly began an investigation.
Following raids at multiple locations across Dhaka, police arrested the six suspects and recovered Tk 57.5 lakh in cash, along with other evidence.
A case has been filed at the Mirpur Model Police Station regarding the incident, and further investigation is underway.
3 months ago
Any attempt to deteriorate law and order to be dealt with strictly: DMP Commissioner
Amid the students’ ongoing agitation demanding quota reform, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mohammad Habibur Rahman on Monday (July 15, 2024) warned that any attempt to deteriorate the law and order will be resisted strictly.
He issued the warning while talking to reporters over the security measures centring the upcoming Holy Ashura and Tajia procession at Hussaini Dalan Imambari in Old Dhaka.
“We have to abide by the court order. Therefore, police will work keeping respect to the court order. If anyone tries to destabilize law and order situation, it will be dealt with an iron hand,” the DMP chief said.
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Addressing the security measures over the Holy Ashura and Tajia procession, Habibur said that they have already taken all preparations to ensure security of those who will observe the event.
Security will be monitored from the high rises adjacent to the Imambaras while law enforcers in plainclothes will be in place along with uniformed ones, he said.
As there is a custom to bear a flag during the procession, they (event organizers) were cautioned not to keep it too high so that it doesn’t touch the electric wires, he added.
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