Dhaka Metropolitan Police - October 16, 2026

MP Gazi Nazrul, His First Wife Taken into Police Custody

Satkhira-4 lawmaker Gazi Mohammad Nazrul Islam and his first wife have been taken into police custody for questioning following the recovery of the hanging body of his second wife.

522 Arrested, 25 Cases Filed in Capital in 24 Hours

In regular operations conducted across various areas of the capital, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 522 people over the past 24 hours. During this period, 25 cases were filed

DMP to Deploy Drones for Traffic Monitoring and Gridlock Management

Following the successful implementation of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cameras for traffic management, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is preparing to introduce drone surveillance to tackle gridlock across the capital city. DMP

Gabtoli–Dasherkandi Metro Rail Proposal Reaches Final Approval Stage

The revised development project proposal (DPP) for the construction of Metro Line-5 (South), stretching from Gabtoli to Dasherkandi, is slated for submission to the Planning Commission this week for official

DMP Neutralizes False Bomb Scares near Mirpur-10 and Farmgate Metro Stations

Moments of anxiety gripped areas of the capital early Saturday morning following the discovery of two suspicious bomb-like packages under the metro rail stations at Mirpur-10 and Farmgate, which law

Police Escort Privileges Withdrawn for 18 Ministers Suddenly

As part of an initiative to reduce public expenditure, the government has withdrawn the police protection escorts—or special security motorcades—allocated for 18 ministers. However, this security privilege remains unchanged for one

Former ASP Fazlur Arrested over 2012 Abduction of ICT Witness Sukharanjan Bali

The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fazlur Rahman for his alleged involvement in the high-profile 2012 abduction of Sukharanjan

HSC Exams Begin Today Across the Country

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations are commencing today across the country under a uniform question paper system. The examinations will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday (July 2)

Security Beefed Up Across Country Ahead of Outlawed AL’s Founding Anniv

Security has been tightened in the capital and various parts of the country ahead of the founding anniversary of the outlawed Awami League. The army has been deployed in six districts,

DMP Reports No Specific Threat for June 23, Maintains Nationwide Alert

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said on Friday that they have not identified any specific security threats regarding the June 23 founding anniversary of the Awami League, though the force

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