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Five policemen were injured in an attack allegedly by a mob during a drive to arrest a suspected drug trader in Chhagalnaiya upazila of Feni on Monday night. The injured are Detective Branch (DB) Sub-Inspector Tanvir Mehdi, Assistant Sub-Inspectors Khokon Hossain and Rinku Barua, and constables Mujibur Rahman and Jahangir. Police said a DB team conducted the drive to arrest alleged drug dealer Alamgir, also known as ‘Source Alamgir.’ After the arrest, a group of 40–50 men and women gathered and attacked the DB personnel when Alamgir managed to flee. Being informed, a police team from Chhagalnaiya police station led by Officer-in-Charge Nazrul Islam rushed to the spot and rescued the injured officers. Titas employees, cops attacked during drive against illegal gas line Later, they were sent to Chhagalnaiya Upazila Health Complex. Three people -Joynal Abedin Sifat, 20, Ruzina Akter, 32, Rupdhan, 48, hailing from Joynagar village of Mohamaya union, were detained in connection with the attack. Marm Singh Tripura, OC at Feni DB, said legal action against the detainees will be taken and efforts were on to detain the rest of the accused.

Detective Branch (DB) Additional Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Rezaul Karim Mallik has been transferred to the DMP Headquarters as Additional Commissioner. DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Md Talebur Rahman confirmed on Sunday, saying that it is an internal posting and   an official order regarding the transfer was issued from the DMP Headquarters the previous day. "No one has been appointed to replace him yet," he said.

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has suspended five members of its Detective Branch (DB) over allegations of abduction and ransom collection in Bogura. RMP Commissioner Mohammad Abu Sufian made the decision on Monday afternoon after the five officers were detained by the police in Bogura. All-out measures taken for safe Eid celebration: DMP chief The suspended officers are sub-inspector (SI) Shahin Mohammad Anu Islam and constables Ripon Mia, Abul Kalam Azad, Mahbub Alam, and Bashir Ali. Their microbus driver, Mehedi Hasan, was also taken into custody. “They (suspended DB men) did not go on any official operation, nor did they inform anyone before leaving. They went on their own accord and were detained there. A case has been filed against them. I have suspended them, and further investigation will be conducted before departmental action is taken,” said the RMP commissioner. According to DB Inspector Ibrahim Khalil, the five were on duty with RMP’s DB but travelled to Bogura without authorisation. “I was in the office until 3:30 am last night, but they did not inform me before leaving. Only they can explain why they went,” he said. Police sources said that at around 3 am on Sunday, members of the Kundarhat Highway Police Station in Bogura detained the five officers and their microbus driver at the Birgram area on the Bogura-Natore highway. They recovered Tk 2 lakh in cash and a police walkie-talkie from them. Bogura Superintendent of Police (SP) Zedan Al Musa said the accused officers had gone to Dhunot upazila on Sunday, where they arrested two individuals, Rabbi and Jahangir, from Digharkandi village in Dhunot upazila on Sunday on gambling charges. Later, they demanded Tk 12 lakh as ransom. After negotiations, they collected Tk 2 lakh in cash and Tk 1.3 lakh via mobile banking before releasing the two. Qamrul, Palak, 2 others shown arrested in new cases Upon learning about the incident, Bogura District Police, with assistance from Sherpur and Shahjahanpur police stations, attempted to seize the microbus. Eventually, with the help of the Highway Police, the vehicle was intercepted at Birgram in Shahjahanpur. A primary investigation revealed that an RMP DB officer named Abdul Wahab had acted as an informant for the accused officers. Wahab, who had taken leave two days earlier and travelled to his village in Dhunot, is suspected of providing information that led the five officers to the location. E

Hejaz Bin Alam alias Ezaz, (34) a well-known name in Dhaka's criminal underworld, passed away on Saturday evening while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) under the custody of Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Ezaz had been undergoing dialysis at DMCH before his death, said DB Sub-inspector Mahfuz. According to the deceased's father Shah Alam, despite being out on bail, DB police took Ezaz away on Friday night (March 14). The following morning, he was admitted to DMCH, where he was placed in Ward 601 on the sixth floor. Bangladesh reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ stance on terrorism, commits to global security Following Ezaz’s death, his family members forcibly took his body from the hospital but later returned it around two hours later at 9pm.. DB sources said that Ezaz, the second-in-command of “top terror” Sanjidul Islam Iman alias Iman, was arrested by DB’s Wari division on Friday in connection with a case filed at Mohammadpur Police Station.  Later, he fell ill while in custody at the DB headquarters on Mintoo Road and was subsequently admitted to DMCH, where he died while undergoing treatment.

A sense of unease grips the residents of Mohammadpur as the area finds itself at the heart of a growing crime wave. The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has recently identified 13 hotspots within the locality as ‘red zones’ for mugging, shedding light on an escalating crisis that has left residents fearful and law enforcement agencies scrambling for solutions. From Dhaka Udyan to Basila Bridge and Taj Mahal Road to Japan Garden City, these areas have become dangerous terrains where criminals operate with alarming impunity. According to a senior DB official, the proliferation of teenaged gangs has exacerbated the situation, pushing criminal activities, including mugging, drug trading, and violent attacks, to intolerable levels. The lawlessness in Mohammadpur has been particularly noticeable since the fall of the Awami League government on August 5 last year. The once-thriving neighbourhood has transformed into one of Dhaka’s most crime-infested zones, with reports of gunfire, robbery, and armed assaults becoming a daily occurrence. Such an environment has led to a heightened sense of insecurity among residents, who fear that no time of the day is truly safe. Teen Gangs The rise of teenage gang culture has emerged as a major concern for both law enforcement agencies and the local community. Authorities have identified around 100 members of such gangs operating in Mohammadpur alone. The audacity of these criminals was starkly displayed on February 6, when four police officers—three of them sub-inspectors—were severely injured during an anti-drug operation in Rayer Bazar. The attackers, armed with sharp weapons, left the officers battered, reinforcing fears about the growing brutality of teen gangs. One of the most shocking incidents occurred in late January when a video surfaced on social media showing a teenage boy wielding a machete and assaulting another in broad daylight in the Dhaka Udyan area. Special police operation to tackle growing mugging incidents The video sent shockwaves through the city, highlighting the reckless nature of these crimes and the lack of fear among perpetrators. Habibur Rahman, a long-time resident of Dhaka Udyan, believes the unchecked rise of teen gangs is the primary reason behind the surge in crimes. “These groups operate freely, and many are involved in drug peddling and violent attacks. The situation has worsened in recent months,” he said. Fear in Broad Daylight What makes the situation more alarming is that mugging and violent crimes are no longer restricted to the cover of darkness. According to an intelligence report, Dhaka currently has 432 high-risk mugging spots, with Mohammadpur alone accounting for 108 of them. Many residents report that criminals strike even during daylight hours, creating an atmosphere of perpetual anxiety. Rabiul Islam, a security guard, became one of the most high-profile victims when he was fatally stabbed by muggers in Dhaka Udyan on October 10 last year. Another gruesome attack followed on January 30 when 26-year-old Md. Sumon Sheikh had his left wrist severed during a mugging incident in the Adabor Balur Math area. Sumon was crossing the road at around 2:45 pm when the attackers pounced, leaving him critically injured. Police arrest 3 suspected mugging gang members in Dhaka's Uttarkhan Passersby rushed him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, but the brutality of the crime left a deep scar on the community’s psyche. Authorities Respond: A Glimmer of Hope? In response to the worsening crime situation, the DB of DMP, alongside joint forces, has ramped up operations in Mohammadpur. Law enforcement agencies have arrested several gang members, while others have reportedly fled the area due to intensified crackdowns. Joint Commissioner (DB-North) of the DMP, Mohammad Rabiul Hossain Bhuiyan, acknowledged that crime in Mohammadpur had reached an intolerable level in recent months. However, he assured residents that with persistent efforts, the situation is beginning to show signs of improvement. “We have conducted repeated anti-crime operations. A large number of miscreants, including teenage gang members, have been arrested. Many others have fled the area,” he said. Despite these efforts, concerns remain. For many residents, safety still feels like a distant dream. Until criminals are fully eradicated and law enforcement establishes firm control, Mohammadpur will remain a battleground between security forces and a rising wave of organised street crime. Drive to continue till Dhaka free from mugging: DMP Commissioner For now, the residents of Mohammadpur wait—hoping for the day their neighbourhood will once again be a place of peace, rather than fear.

Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested former health secretary Jahangir Alam. There were several cases filed against Jahangir. He will be produced before the court in connection with one of these cases, said DB Joint Commissioner (North) Mohammad Rabiul Hossain Bhuiyan on Tuesday. Jahangir had been the secretary of the Health Services Division under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare during the July-August mass uprising. After the fall of the Awami League government, Jahangir was moved from the Health Services Division to the Planning Commission on August 20, where he was assigned to the Agriculture, Water Resources, and Rural Institutions Division. 2 arrested for attacking couple with machete at Uttara Later, amid allegations, the government placed him on compulsory retirement. Jahangir Alam assumed the role of secretary of the Health Services Division on October 9, 2023. Prior to that, he had served as secretary of the Ministry of Social Welfare until October 8, 2023.

The Detective Branch (DB) of Police has rescued Kazi Raisul Islam alias Selim, 45, Chairman of the Moukoron Union Parishad of Patuakhali district, who had been abducted from the Ekuria area of Dokkhin Keraniganj on Wednesday. Selim was rescued on Thursday afternoon from a building located south of Doleswar Government Primary School in Dokkhin Keraniganj. In connection with the abduction, police arrested five members of a kidnapping gang from various areas of Dokkhin Keraniganj. The arrested individuals are Mohammad Farhad, 34, Toufiq Rahat, 20, Ripon Mahmud Nayan, 27, Md. Amir Hossain, 65, and Mohammad Didar, 25. According to sources from the Detective Branch (DB), the UP chairman left Patuakhali for Dhaka at approximately 11:30 pm on December 31, 2024. On January 1, at around 6 am, Selim called his wife and informed her that when the bus he was traveling on reached Ekuria BRTA area, 15 to 20 unidentified individuals boarded the bus. Read: Police detain 5 members of human-trafficking syndicate, 66 rescued They intimidated the driver, conductor, and other passengers, forced Selim off the bus, and abducted him in a private car. One of the kidnappers then contacted his wife and demanded a ransom of Tk 1 crore, threatening to kill Selim if the money was not paid. Since the incident, the victim's mobile phone has been turned off. Later, the DB's Organized Crime, Car Theft Prevention, and Rescue Team, under the Mirpur Division, conducted raids in the area following the report of the victim's wife. According to DB sources, the kidnappers held Selim captive for two days, during which he was subjected to severe physical torture. Further legal action is currently underway, DB added.

Journalist Munni Saha has been released from the custody of the Detective Branch, just hours after being detained from Kawran Bazar in the capital on Saturday night. She was handed over to her family on payment of a bond shortly after midnight (technically Sunday). Quoting Rezaul Karim Mallick, additional commissioner (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, The Daily Star is reporting she was released under the obscure Section 497 of the CrPC. It means she must appear in court to seek bail and comply with future police summons. Read: BFIU seeks journalist Munni Saha's bank account details Earlier, a DB team picked up Munni Saha from the Karwan Bazar area around 9:30pm on Saturday, said DB Additional Commissioner Rezaul Karim Mallik. He said that Munni Saha faces several cases in Dhaka. Responding to questions, he said that they have not yet determined under which police station's case the arrest will be shown.

A four-member team from the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is en route to Nepal following an investigation in India, to probe the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar. The team, led by the DB Chief Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid, is focusing on the main accused in the murder, Akhtaruzzaman Shaheen. MP Anar murder investigation sees remarkable progress: DB Chief Before departing Dhaka, Harun addressed media reports about the arrest of a person named Siam in Nepal. “I can't say anything at this moment. But we are going for an investigation. We will let you know soon,” Harun told journalists at Dhaka Airport this morning. Harun revealed that the suspects in Anar's murder had used the Nepal route. "We have spoken to Jihad in India. We have several suspects related to Anar's murder, apart from the main culprit. Both sides have discussed this matter," he said. Motive behind MP Anar murder yet to be ascertained: DMP Commissioner He also noted that several major criminals from Bangladesh, including suspects in Anar's murder, have recently been using the Kolkata route. “Considering everything, we have also written to Interpol to check if there are any criminals in that area. Overall, we are going to Nepal mainly for investigation," Harun added. DB mum about possible recovery of MP Anar's body parts

Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) detained seven people, including security guards, several hours after snatching Tk 11.25 crore from a private security agency’s vehicle in Turag area of Dhaka’s Uttara on Thursday morning. Additional Commissioner (DB) of the DMP Harun-ur-Rashed told UNB that based on information, the detectives detained them, including security guards from Khilkhet in the evening. The detectives also recovered most of the robbed amount but he did not mention the recovered amount. Read more: Tk 11.25 crore robbed from pvt security agency vehicle in Dhaka’s Uttara officer of the DB, preferring anonymity, said that they recovered Tk 9 crore, out of Tk 11.25 crore, and also seized the micro bus, which was used in committing the mugging incident.Shariful Islam, inspector (Investigation) of Turag Police Station, said that the incident happened while a private security company’s vehicle with Tk 11.25 crore – of Dutch Bangla Bank Ltd – was going towards Savar EPZ area to deposit the money at the bank’s ATM booths at around 7:30 am. At Uttara Sector-16, a group of eight armed people stopped the vehicle and took away the money at gunpoint, he said, adding that police are raiding nearby places to recover the money.