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. DMP files 2,089 cases for traffic rules violation 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.”      

The Traffic Department  of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 2,089 cases for traffic rule violations during a special drive conducted across the capital. During the drive 79 vehicles were dumped, and 52 others were towed for obstructing traffic or failing to comply with legal requirements, said Deputy Commissioner ( media) of DMP Talebur Rahman.  DMP files 1702 cases for traffic rules violation The drive were conducted on Sunday by eight traffic divisions of the DMP to ensure discipline on Dhaka’s congested roads and reduce accidents caused by reckless driving, illegal parking, and other violations. The DMP urged commuters and drivers to strictly adhere to traffic laws to ensure smooth movement on the city’s roads. Similar operations will continue in the coming days, the official added.

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. DMP files 2,206 cases for traffic rules violation 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

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,206 cases for traffic law violation during drives conducted in different parts of the capital. The drives were conducted by eight traffic divisions of DMP on Wednesday, said Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of the DMP on Thursday. Besides, 74 vehicles were impounded and 58 others were towed during the drives. DMP files 2,243 cases for traffic rules violation It also announced that such operations will continue to ensure traffic discipline across the Dhaka metropolitan area.  

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,439 cases for traffic law violation during drives conducted in different parts of the capital. The drives were conducted by eight traffic divisions of DMP on Monday, said Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of the DMP on Tuesday. Besides, 50 vehicles were impounded and 68 others were towed during the drives. It also announced that such operations will continue to ensure traffic discipline across the Dhaka metropolitan area. DMP files 3,164 cases for traffic rule violations in 2 days    

The government has decided to step up the ongoing campaign of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) against illegal vehicles in a bid to alleviate traffic congestion and improve road safety in Dhaka city. The decision came after a meeting held on Monday, chaired by Lt. General (Retd) Abdul Hafiz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Defense and National Integration Development. The meeting aimed to review progress following the September 29, 2024, meeting, which outlined strategies for tackling traffic issues in Dhaka. Illegal brick kilns fined Tk 1.24 crore, 11 shut down, 15 ordered closed The meeting was attended by key figures, including Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Md. Khoda Baksh Chowdhury, representatives from various government bodies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA), and the Dhaka City Corporations, along with transport expert Dr. SM Salehuddin. Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) said DMP has already deployed 4,200 police officers and 600 student representatives to enhance enforcement. Since September 1, 2024, the DMP has carried out operations targeting illegal vehicles, including 45,457 battery-operated rickshaws and 5,979 foot-operated rickshaws. Additionally, 1,39,001 traffic violation cases were recorded, resulting in fines totaling nearly Tk 50 crore. BUET Prof Moazzem Hossain said that, following instructions from the Chief Adviser, traffic signal systems using indigenous technology will be installed at four key intersections in Dhaka by February 6, 2025. The pilot project will be funded by the City Corporation, with the goal of improving the city’s traffic management system. Essential Drugs Company Ltd must be overhauled: Health Adviser Depending on the results of this pilot, the government plans to expand the installation of these traffic signal systems to an additional 18 intersections within the following four months, he added. Khoda Baksh Chowdhury said that efforts are already underway to formulate a policy for regulating battery-powered rickshaws. Once finalised, this policy will help control their movement on main roads, a key step in improving traffic flow. He also urged the City Corporation to expedite road marking, traffic signs, and proper markings at bus stops to facilitate smoother vehicle movement across the city. In addition, Chowdhury emphasised the need to establish at least six traffic monitoring teams led by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police and two teams from the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority. These teams will focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of traffic congestion. He further instructed the Dhaka Metropolitan Police to ensure that buses adhere strictly to designated bus stops to prevent delays and improve overall traffic efficiency. Bangladesh Railway launches eviction drive in Malibagh to reclaim its encroached land The meeting underscored the urgency of quickly formulating a policy to regulate battery-powered rickshaws on Dhaka's main roads and implementing effective measures to manage their movement. Additionally, the City Corporation and the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) were directed to take prompt and effective actions to introduce a modern traffic signal system in the city to improve traffic management.

Detectives of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) arrested five accused, including a top listed criminal, from parts of Dhaka, said the authority on Thursday. The top listed criminal is Md Nur Azim, 28, while his cohorts are Md Riazul Islam alias Dada Mia, 35, Faisal Ahmed Dwip, 25, Mohammad Rana Talukdar, 29, and Nayeem alias Md Kamruzzaman Nayeem, 25. Md Taimur Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Detective Branch at the KMP, said being tipped-off they conducted drives in Gulshan, Badda, Khilkhet, Bashundhara and other areas on Wednesday and arrested the five. Of the arrestees, Azim is the top listed criminal and accused in over 50 cases, including, killing, arms, drugs and others, he said. Read: Surveillance intensified as criminal activities rise at Kamrangirchar: DMP DC The KMP commissioner had earlier announced a bounty to arrest Azim, the OC said, adding that Azim stepped in crimes through a teen gang in 2017 in Khulna city. Moreover, the rest arrestees are accused of several cases, including extortion, ransom, human trafficking, arms, and robbery, the detective official said. The arrestees are supposed to be produced before a Khulna court on Thursday to take the next course of legal actions, he added.

Members of the Bangladesh Police must serve people to overcome their trauma  as this is the only way to restore the force’s tarnished image, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali said on Saturday.  He said this while addressing a programme organised by the Retired Police Officers' Welfare Association at Rajarbagh in the capital. He said the lingering impact of July incident has left many police officers socially stigmatised.  “We still feel ashamed to introduce ourselves as police officers in various social events,” the DMP commissioner said. DMP files 2,678 cases for traffic rules violation “To come out from trauma, we must dedicate ourselves to serving the people of this country. Only through services we can regain our lost glory and image InshaAllah.”  He urged serving officers to engage with the Administrative Reform Commission to advocate for police demands. “Individual efforts may not have the same impact as collective representation through the association,” he added.  DMP bans fireworks during Christmas celebrations He emphasised the importance of unity among police officers, irrespective of rank and assured the association of his support including financial assistance. 

 The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,678 cases for traffic law violation during  drives conducted in different areas of the capital on Thursday and Friday.   As part of the operation, 77 vehicles were dumped, and 94 others were wrecked.  The drives were carried out to ensure adherence to traffic regulation and maintain discipline on the roads.  DMP's Traffic Division has announced that such operations will continue to uphold traffic discipline in s Dhaka Metropolitan area.

The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 2,596 cases for traffic rules violations during operations conducted in various areas of the capital over two days until Thursday morning. The authorities also dumped 102 vehicles and towed 92 others as part of the crackdown. Irfan killed 7 on Meghna vessel over wage ‘dispute, deprivation’: RAB The DMP Traffic Division started the drives to ensure discipline on Dhaka’s roads and those will continue in the coming days.