Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP)

Shoppers can only visit markets within 2km of their locality: DMP

Dhaka dwellers will only be allowed to visit markets, shops and shopping malls located within two kilometres of their respective areas.
7 May 2020, 14:14 PM

Neighbourhood stores selling essentials can stay open till 4pm: DMP

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) says neighbourhood stores selling essential goods can remain open from 6am till 4pm.
27 April 2020, 14:29 PM

DMP introduces one-way movement in kitchen markets

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) initiates one-way movement in recognised kitchen markets in the capital to curb the spread of coronavirus, with shoppers now being asked to enter one way and exit another.
9 April 2020, 12:27 PM

All shops other than pharmacies to close daily by 7pm: DMP

In an effort to prevent coronavirus transmission, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) issues a directive asking concerned authorities to keep all types of shops and business centres -- except pharmacies -- closed by 7:00pm on a regular basis.
6 April 2020, 11:35 AM

In presence of police, BNP stages sit-in at Nayapaltan

Amid a large contingent of police, thousands of BNP leaders and activists are staging a sit-in in front of their Nayapaltan central office, demanding the release of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
15 February 2020, 06:47 AM

HC seeks report on traffic signal ‘mismanagement’ in Dhaka

The High Court seeks a report on the “mismanagement” in traffic signal system in Dhaka.
20 January 2020, 10:12 AM

Police can’t avoid responsibility if accused dies in custody: DMP chief

Police cannot avoid responsibility if an accused dies by suicide in their custody, Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam says.
20 January 2020, 08:45 AM

Cop dies falling off building in Dhaka

A policeman dies after falling off a building in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area.
17 January 2020, 09:58 AM

No rooftop parties, public gatherings on 31st night: DMP

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) says no public gathering near roads, flyovers, open spaces or even rooftops will be allowed on the night of December 31 in a bid to heighten security centering the new year celebrations.
30 December 2019, 07:01 AM

Reshuffle in DMP: 8 OCs among 18 officials transferred

In a major reshuffle, 18 police officials of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) including officers-in-charge of eight police stations are transferred.
2 December 2019, 13:42 PM

Reshuffle in DMP: Seven out of 50 OCs transferred

In a major reshuffle in the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, seven out of 50 OCs were transferred yesterday.
1 October 2019, 18:00 PM

11 police officials transferred

In a major reshuffle, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has transferred eight officer-in-charges of different police stations in the capital.
1 October 2019, 11:04 AM

OC suspended over rape allegation

Officer-in-Charge of Paltan Police Station Mahmudul Haque has been suspended following allegations of rape.
30 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Will work as an OC myself: DMP chief

Md Shafiqul Islam, the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, has said that he would work as an officer-in-charge (OC) to make police stations more people-oriented.
15 September 2019, 09:09 AM

Gang culture will be uprooted: DMP chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Miah vows to uproot gang culture including teenage gang from Dhaka.
7 September 2019, 08:43 AM

Asaduzzaman made CEO of national security cell

Outgoing Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia has been appointed as chief executive officer of National Security Affairs Cell under the Cabinet Division.
3 September 2019, 15:54 PM

Attacks on Cops: DMP forms body to help investigate five cases

Amid slow progress in the investigation of five cases filed over the recent bomb attacks on police and planting bombs near two traffic boxes, Dhaka Metropolitan Police has formed an eight-member committee to accelerate the probe.
2 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Maruf Hossain Sorder made SP of Dhaka

Md Maruf Hossain Sorder, deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), has been promoted to superintendent of police of Dhaka district.
2 September 2019, 11:45 AM

'Hijacker' held over biker murder on Malibagh flyover

The “hijacker” who allegedly killed biker Milon at Malibagh flyover near the CID office in Dhaka has been arrested.
2 September 2019, 07:10 AM

Bomb hurled targeting cops at Science Lab: DMP chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia says that police were the target of last night's bomb blast in Dhaka’s Science Laboratory area.
1 September 2019, 08:55 AM