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DMP to take action against propaganda about Tazia procession
Dhaka Metropolitan Police will monitor and take action against dissemination of hateful comments or propaganda on Tazia processions of the Shia community on social media during Holy Ashura.
DMP commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam said this at press briefing on the security measures taken regarding Tazia procession and observence of Holy Ashura at old Dhaka’s Imambara Husaini Dalan on Thursday.
“We don’t have any information of sabotage centering the Tazia procession but all the roads the procession will cross will remain under tight security blanket,” the DMP commissioner said replying to a journalist’s question.
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He said Tazia processions will be brought out on August 7 and it will continue till August 9. “In some places the festivities may start from August 6 but the main program will continue for four days,” he added.
Police personnel will remain deployed at different points of the capital as well as on rooftops of buildings, he said.
“Bomb disposal unit and dog squad will sweep the roads through which the procession will pass, “ he said.
Raids and block raids will be conducted in hotels of the adjacent areas one or two days before the Ashura, said the DMP Commissioner.
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Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on August 9.
Nagad holds a ‘Get-together’ with DMP's Detective Branch
Nagad, a mobile financial service, organized a get-together with the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to discuss the customers' transactional security in the mobile financial sector.
During the event organized by Nagad’s External Affairs Division, the speakers discussed various elements and areas of the country’s MFS industry.
A K M Hafiz Akhter, Additional Commissioner (DB) of the DMP, was present as the Chief Guest at the event which was held at a city hotel.
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Joint Commissioner (DB-North) Md Harun Ar Rashid, Joint Commissioner (DB-South) Mahbub Alam, Niaz Morshed Elite, Executive Director of Nagad Limited and Maruful Islam Jhalak were also present at the event, says a press release of the Nagad.
Lt Col Md Kousar Soukat Ali(retd), Chief of External Affairs Officer of the Nagad, gave the vote of thanks .
Speaking as the chief guest on the occasion, A K M Hafiz Akhter said, "In last three years, 'Nagad' has done exceptionally well. The more innovative services, such as Nagad, that are available, the more individuals will benefit. We want everyone in the market who provides MFS services to succeed, he said."
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In his speech, Niaz Morshed Elite said, "Since its debut, Nagad has been a popular service among the customers. Nagad's innovation, affordable services, and availability are more up-to-date than those of many other organizations.”
In collaboration with Bangladesh Police, 'Nagad' has already held numerous seminars, including awareness campaigns among the Nagad Uddokta’s on money laundering, terrorism financing, and fraudulent and suspicious transactions in various regions of the country.
DMP to devotees: Bring nothing but prayer mats and umbrellas at National Eidgah
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam has asked the devotees to bring only prayer mats and umbrellas when they join the main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation at National Eidgah.
The DMP commissioner said on Sunday “This is for security as a four tier measure has been ensured at the National Eidgah for the congregation.”
He was briefing the press about the security arrangements in the area for Eid-ul-Fitr.
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While replying to a question the DMP chief said “There is no threat of militant attack at the main Eid congregation."
“This year DMP will ensure safety in1,468 Eid jamaats to be held across Dhaka in small and large mosques, eidgahs” he added.
He said “Bomb disposal unit will sweep the whole area before the beginning of Eid jamaat at National Eidgah and it will remain under CCTV camera surveillance.”
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The DMP commissioner requested the worshipers to come to the congregation at the Eidgah before the scheduled time as it will take time to go through the checking.
He said similar security measures would be taken if the main congregation of Eid is held at Baitul Mukarram in case of inclement weather.
Tetultala playground land aquired through legal process:DMP
Amid the ongoing movement over the Kalabagan Tetultala playground, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has clarified their stance in a statement saying the land was acquired following government rules for Kalabagan Police Station.
DMP has acquired 0.20 acres of land under Dhanmondi mouja for Kalabagan Police Station and it is a government asset and Housing and Public Works Ministry is the owner of the land, said a press release of DMP issued on Tuesday.
According to the press release, DMP has received a clearance certificate from Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) which said that they have no problem as it is needed for the government and public interest.
The local MP also sent a DO letter to the home minister for establishing a police station on the disputed land for the safety of the local people, the release said.
It also said DMP got the no-objection letter from the Department of Environment (DoE) too.
The proposed land for the police station, Tetultala playground is a few yards away from Kalabagan playground where children can play.
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DMP is not constructing any building on the land of any organisation and any person illegally, said the release.
Earlier, Syeda Ratna and her son were detained by police when she was live-streaming the construction of a boundary wall at the playground on Facebook around 11am on Sunday.
However, police freed Ratna and her son, nearly 13 hours after their detention on charges of "spreading hate speech" as she protested the construction of a police station on the playground at Kalabagan.
Different environmental organizations have demanded an impartial inquiry into the detention of local resident Ratna and her son for protesting against the construction of a police station at Tetultala playground in the capital's Kalabagan.
The organizations also strongly condemned the incident and said keeping anyone in custody for more than 13 hours is a violation of the constitution and laws of the country.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Monday said a decision will be taken after discussion regarding Tetultala playground which was allocated to build Kalabagan police station.
DMP bans crackers ahead of Shab-e-Barat
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) imposed a ban on carrying explosives, crackers and explosion of firecrackers in the areas of its jurisdiction in the capital ahead the holy Shab-e-Barat to be observed on Friday next.
DMP Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam enforced the restriction under section 28 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance-1976 (Ord. No. III of 1976), for maintaining the sanctity and ensuring peaceful observation of the Shab-e-Barat, said an official release of DMP on Wednesday.
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The ban will come into force from 6:00pm Friday (March 18) and remain effective till 6am on Saturday (March 19).
Shab-e-Barat will be observed across the country on the night of March 18. It is observed on the 15th night of the Arabic month of Sha'ban. Muslims offer special prayers, recite the Holy Quran, and take part in other religious rituals on Shab-e-Barat.
DMP bans carrying of arms, gathering around JS
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed ban on carrying all kinds of weapons, explosives, other harmful substances and holding rallies around the Jatiya Sangsad from Saturday midnight ahead of the 16th session of the 11th Parliament
The 16th session of the 11th Parliament will begin Sunday.
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DMP imposed the restrictions to ensure undisrupted movement during the parliament session, said a notification signed by DMP Commissioner Mohammad Shafiqul Islam.
The roads and areas under restrictions are: From Mohakhali crossing on Mymensingh Road to Banglamotor Crossing via Old Airport, from Banglamotor Link Road to Hotel Sonargaon Road to SAARC Fountain, from the eastern end of Panthapath to Farmgate via Green Road link road, From Shyamoli crossing to junction of Dhanmondi-18 (old-27) road, from Rokeya Sarani link road to old 9th division crossing to Bijoy Sarani Parjatan crossing, from the east end of Indira road to west end of Manik Mia Avenue, the restricted area of the Jatiya Sangsad and all the roads and lanes in the area.
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The restrictions will be in force till the parliament session ends.
71 arrested in 24-hr anti-drug drive by DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 71 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs while conducting anti-drug drives in different areas of the capital in the 24 hours till 6am on Monday.
During the drives, 3682 pieces of contraband yaba tablets, 259 grams of heroin, 11.2 kg cannabis, 8 litres of locally made moonshine and 10 bottles of phensedyl were recovered from the possessions of the detainees.
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As part of the DMP’s regular anti-drug drive, they raided areas under various police stations in the capital from Sunday 6am to 6am Monday.
A total of 53 cases have been registered with different police stations against the arrested people under the Narcotics Control Act.
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5 alleged dealers apprehended by DB in Bangshal
Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested five alleged drug dealers from Bangshal area in the city and recovered 14,000 pieces of contraband yaba pills from their possession on early Tuesday.
The arrestees were identified as Nadim Mahmud, Md. Imran Hossain, Md. Sabuj Hawlader, Md. Mehedi Hasan and Md. Jamal Uddin.
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Based on secret information, a team of Organized Crime and Car Theft Prevention Team of DB (Lalbagh Division) conducted a driver at Siddique Bazar of Bangshal at around 2:35 am and arrested the five alleged drug dealers, said Assistant Commissioner (AC) of DB (Lalbagh division) Madhusudan Das.
A total of 14,000 pieces yaba tablets and a private car, which was used in transporting the yaba consignments, were also recovered from the possession of the arrested five drug dealers, he said.
The detectives had information that some drug dealers were selling yaba in a private car on North South Road of Shaheed Nazrul Islam Sarani in Siddique Bazar area under Bangshal Police Station. Based on the secret information, Nadeem, Imran, Sabuj, Mehedi and Jamal were arrested while they were trying to escape after sensing the presence of police during the operation.
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During the preliminary interrogation, Madhusudan said the arrestees revealed that they used to collect yaba from the border area of Teknaf in Cox's Bazar district and sell those contraband tablets in different areas including Dhaka metropolitan city.
A case was registered with the Bangshal police station under Narcotics Control Act, the AC added.
Victory Day programmes: DMP commissioner stresses onus on security
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam has said no one in the capital will be exempted from security checks during the programmes organised around the golden jubilee of Victory Day in the next few days.
The programmes will also commemorate 50 years of independent Bangladesh and the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Emphasising security, the DMP commissioner said that in case of any suspicion, every person and vehicle would be properly searched. “No one will be exempted on the question of security,” he said.
The DMP commissioner was addressing a security briefing at Rajarbagh Police Lines.
The top officer of the DMP said it’s not every day that such an important duty falls on their shoulders.
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“If you have to do something above 100 percent, you have to do it. It is a matter of pride, dignity and honour for the police to maintain the security of the state. We have to keep in mind that we can fulfill our responsibilities properly,” he added.
The DMP Commissioner said, the President, the Prime Minister, the Indian President and other dignitaries will be present on the occasion to mark the golden jubilee of Independence, Victory Day and the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
"We will be engaged in their security. This duty is of utmost importance,” he added.
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Senior officials of the DMP were present at the briefing.
Spouse-battered women get succour from DMP’s special all-female police unit
When sub-inspector Shapla picked up the hotline, she heard a woman screaming for help on the other end.
“Please help me. My husband is beating me. I’m dying,” said the woman in a desperate voice.
The distress call on August 21 this year came from Dhalpur community centre in the capital city.
SI Shapla (who gave only one name), then in charge of Quick Response Team (QRT) of police, gathered her team and rushed to the scene where she found a 22-year-old woman being battered by her husband.
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