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Detectives from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have detained former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abdul Jalil Mondal from the capital’s Sabujbagh area on Monday evening. DMP's Detective Branch (DB) Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam confirmed the matter to the media, saying that Mondal was picked up from his residence in Sabujbagh in the evening. Ex-MP Masud Uddin Chowdhury shown arrested in human trafficking case: DB He said the detention was carried out based on an arrest warrant issued against him in a case filed with the International Crimes Tribunal.    

Detectives have arrested a young man for allegedly running a fraud scheme by creating fake Facebook accounts using the names and photos of senior government and police officials. The arrestee, Md Ripon, 23, was detained around 4:30pm on Monday from in front of the cancer building of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) under Shahbagh Police Station, according to DB officials. Police said an organised fraud ring had long been operating on Facebook by opening fake accounts in the names of high-ranking police officers, key state figures and senior government officials, and posting misleading content to deceive the public. Acting on intelligence inputs, a DB team carried out the drive with the assistance of information technology and arrested Ripon. Two mobile phones were seized from his possession. Analysis of the seized devices revealed a fake Facebook account titled “Doctor Ayesha Khatun” in active use. Investigators said the account was being used to circulate deceptive posts by using photos of the Inspector General of Police and other prominent figures. During preliminary interrogation, Ripon admitted to his involvement in the fraudulent activities, which he had allegedly been carrying out for a long time with the help of his associates, police said. Legal proceedings against him are underway, said Arifa Akhter Preeti, Assistant Police Commissioner of the Media and Public Relations Division of DMP.

Members of a joint force seized over 12,000 litres of illegally hoarded diesel from an oil depot in Dwigraj area of Mongla upazila in Khulna district early Sunday. A joint team comprising Coast Guard, Navy, Police and officials from local administration conducted the drive at the depot around 1 am and seized the diesel, said Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon. According to officials, 12,613 litres of diesel were found stored without proper documentation in three tanks at a depot operated by Jamuna Petroleum Limited in the Mongla Oil Installation area. The market value of the seized oil is Tk 12.10 lakh. Authorities said they are investigating why the fuel was stored without valid papers and have sought explanations from the depot authorities. Allegations have recently surfaced that some unscrupulous traders from both government and private depots have been hoarding petrol, octane and diesel to make illegal profits amid a crisis in fuel supply across different parts of the country. The seized diesel has been kept in custody and further legal action will be taken under the supervision of the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Bagerhat district. The Coast Guard said such drives will continue to ensure stability in the fuel supply in Mongla port areas and across the country.

A Dhaka court on Sunday placed former army officer and former Member of Parliament Masud Uddin Chowdhury on a six-day fresh remand in a case over embezzlement of Tk 24,000 crore and human trafficking. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita Islam passed the order when sub-inspector of DB police Raihanur Rahman ,also the investigating officer of the case, produced him before the court with seven-day remand prayer after completion of his five-day remand. Earlier on Tuesday, a Dhaka court placed Masud Uddin, Managing Director of a recruiting agency of 5M International Ltd, on a five-day remand. A team of the DB police arrested Masud from Baridhara late Monday night. According to the DB, a total of 11 cases have so far been filed against former MP Masud Uddin Chowdhury. Besides, multiple complaints against him are being probed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). DB chief Shafiqul Islam said Masud is accused in cases filed with Banani, Paltan, Kotwali, Mirpur and Hatirjheel police stations, involving serious charges such as murder, attempted murder, human trafficking and money laundering. Masud is the third accused in the human trafficking case which names a total of 101 people, the DB chief added. Altab Khan, proprietor of Afia Overseas filed the case against 101 people on September 3 with Paltan Police Staiton.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested four individuals in connection with the murder of a young man in the capital’s Jatrabari area. The arrestees are Arman Haque Bipu alias Jubo, 21; Md. Ismail Hossain Fahim alias Shafin, 21; Kamrul Islam Rana, 30; and Ali Hossain, 50. According to Jatrabari Police Station, Sadman Saif Raivi, 23, was a second-year honors student at Siddheshwari University College and also worked part-time at a pharmaceutical company in the Tejgaon area. On Monday, March 23, at approximately 9:00 pm, he left home saying he was going to a friend’s house but did not return. Later, the family attempted to contact him via mobile phone, but it was switched off. On Thursday, March 26, the victim’s father filed a general diary at the Gendaria Police Station. On the same day, relatives learned through social media that a half-decayed body of an unidentified youth had been recovered from the North Kutubkhali area under Jatrabari police jurisdiction. When they visited the Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue and saw the word “RAIVI” written on the jersey worn by the body, the family identified it as that of Sadman Saif Raivi. Jatrabari Police sources informed that the body was recovered from a canal in the North Kutubkhali area around 7:50 am on March 26. Initially, the Jatrabari police station filed a case of unnatural death. Later, based on the plaintiff’s complaint, a murder case was registered. CCTV footage obtained during the investigation shows accused Arman Haque Bipu and Ismail Hossain Fahim, around 5:30 am on March 24, carrying the victim Raivi by the shoulders, while Md. Zubair and Kamrul Islam Rana walked behind them. Additionally, the accused and the victim Raivi, were present at a gathering on the roof of Kamrul Islam Rana’s house on the night of March 23. It is believed that the accused, acting in collusion, killed Raivi and disposed of the body in the canal, sometime between the morning of March 24 and the morning of March 26. Jatrabari Police sources also said that the main suspect, Md. Zubair, has left the country for Australia, and there has been an attempt to delete important CCTV footage from the scene. On March 28, at approximately 11:30 am, a raid was conducted by Jatrabari police, resulting in the arrest of the accused named in the complaint. Legal action is currently underway against those arrested.

Additional Inspector General of Police Ahsan Habib Palash on Saturday took charge as the 12th Director General of the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab). Ahsan Habib joined the Bangladesh Civil Service as an Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1995 through the 15th BCS batch. Over his career, he has served in several key units of Bangladesh Police, including the 4th Armed Police Battalion, Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Chattogram Metropolitan Police and Sylhet Metropolitan Police. He also held field-level postings in Rangamati, Shariatpur and Narayanganj. At the Police Bureau of Investigation headquarters, Palash worked extensively in administrative and investigation-related roles. He was later promoted to Deputy Inspector General and served in Chattogram Range. He has also participated in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Kosovo, Liberia, Sudan and South Sudan. In recognition of his service, he received the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM-Service). Ahsan Habib earned his BSS (Honours) and MSc degrees from the University of Dhaka and completed professional training programmes in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed at fuel depots across the country to prevent hoarding, maintain discipline in fuel distribution. The deployment was made following directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs as reports emerged of attempts to illegally stockpile fuel due to supply concerns and price hikes in the international market, said Shariful Islam, public relations officer of BGB headquarters. The deployment, supervised by the BGB headquarters, is being carried out under a coordinated and structured plan to ensure depot security, he said. BGB personnel are operating from temporary base camps set up at secure locations, especially in areas far from their unit headquarters. Govt forms vigilance teams in all districts to monitor fuel supply Since the morning of March 25, BGB members have been deployed at 19 depots in nine districts—one in Dhaka, two in Kurigram, three each in Rangpur and Rajshahi, two in Sylhet, three each in Moulvibazar and Cumilla, and one each in Brahmanbaria and Sunamganj. The deployed personne are carrying out regular monitoring and ensuring strict implementation of administrative and security measures. They are also strengthening intelligence surveillance, preventing illegal fuel hoarding and sales and taking prompt action to avert any sabotage. Besides, border patrols have been intensified to prevent fuel smuggling. Measures include increased river patrols, installation of checkpoints and regular inspections of trucks and other vehicles used in import and export activities at border points.

Police Inspector General Ali Hossain Fakir on Friday said that all cases of deaths, including those involving police personnel before and after August 5, will be prosecuted according to the law, describing it as an ongoing process. Speaking at a press briefing at the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) headquarters, he said, “Many, including police officers, were killed during the August 5 incidents. Every case will be investigated, and the law will take its course.” Highlighting the role of law enforcement in maintaining order, the IGP said the police have already contributed to delivering one of the best elections in the country’s history. He urged citizens, especially young people, to follow the law and avoid obstructing roads unnecessarily, warning that such actions ultimately harm the nation. Addressing socio-economic issues, he noted the high number of educated unemployed youth and pressures on the banking sector due to money laundering. These factors, he said, have led some young people to engage in crimes like drug abuse and snatching. Reaffirming the police’s “zero-tolerance” policy against drugs, he emphasized that strict measures will continue. Regarding fuel shortages and black-market trading, he said that hoarding small quantities for resale at higher prices yields limited profit, stressing the importance of ethical practices. He also mentioned that the government has received a proposal to transform all divisional cities, including Dhaka, into “Smart and Safe Cities,” with processes ongoing. When asked about the arrest of Awami League leaders in other cases despite bail, the IGP declined to comment, citing ongoing investigations. Earlier, the IGP held a discussion with divisional officials at the RMP headquarters before briefing the media. Officers from the Police Headquarters, Rajshahi Range, and Rajshahi Metropolitan Police were present.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-4) has arrested two shooters involved in the Pallabi Thana Jubo Dal member secretary Golam Kibria killing in the capital’s Pallabi area. The arrested were identified as Md Rashed alias Lopen, 35, and Md Jahangir Hossain alias Kallu, 40, both accused of directly participating in the killing mission. RAB said the suspects had been on the run since the incident and initially attempted to flee to a neighbouring country through illegal routes. However, due to tightened border security following the murder, they failed and later returned to Dhaka, where they were trying to arrange passports and visas to leave the country legally. The development was disclosed at a press briefing held at the RAB-4 Battalion headquarters in Mirpur on Friday by Company Commander Additional Superintendent of Police Md Shahabuddin Kabir. Acting on a tip-off, a RAB-4 team conducted separate drives late Thursday night, arresting Rashed from Rupnagar Eastern Housing area in Mirpur and Jahangir from Diabari area of Uttara Sector 18. Based on information provided by Rashed, RAB recovered a foreign-made revolver used in the killing loaded with three rounds of bullet from his residence. According to Shahabuddin Kabir, the two accused confessed to their direct involvement in the murder. He said the revolver was supposed to contain six rounds, but only three were recovered. During interrogation, Rashed admitted that he fired two rounds at the victim and discharged one blank shot to disperse nearby people. RAB officials said three shooters directly took part in the attack. One of them, identified as Jony, had already been arrested earlier, while the other two were apprehended in the latest Thursday midnight drive. Investigators also found that a support network was involved in the operation. A person named Masum was responsible for extracting the attackers safely after the incident, while Pata Sohel supplied the weapons and ensured overall security. Another accused, Sujon, was assigned to monitor the victim’s movements. In total, six to seven individuals were involved in the killing mission, according to RAB. Preliminary investigation suggests that the murder was carried out over political dominance. RAB said the accused had links with a top local criminal, Mashiur Rahman Mashi, in the Mirpur area. Golam Kibria, described as a popular local Juba Dal leader, was seen as a potential candidate for a higher position in Pallabi Thana BNP. Investigators believe he had become an obstacle to criminal activities such as extortion, control over housing and developer businesses, and illegal collections, which led to a planned killing. Earlier, on November 17 last year, unidentified assailants shot Golam Kibria in the chest and back at a hardware shop in Mirpur-12 B-Block under Pallabi police station. The attackers also fired at locals while fleeing, leaving a rickshaw puller critically injured. Gatekeepers’ negligence behind Cumilla level crossing accident: RAB Local people managed to capture one shooter named Jony at the scene and handed him over to police. A murder case was later filed with Pallabi police station by the victim’s family. On November 18 last year, RAB-4 arrested two other accused—Monir Hossain alias Sohel alias Pata Sohel, 30, and Sujon alias Bukpora Sujon, 35—in connection with the case.

Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mosleh Uddin Ahmed officially assumed charge as the new Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at a ceremony held at CID Headquarters on Wednesday. The event also included a farewell reception for outgoing CID Chief Additional IGP Md. Sibgat Ullah. A 15th BCS (Police) officer, Mosleh Uddin Ahmed brings extensive experience from key roles in Police Headquarters, Dhaka and Chittagong Metropolitan Police, and as Superintendent of Police in several districts. He has also served internationally with distinction in the UN peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The new CID Chief emphasized professionalism, integrity, and teamwork, pledging to further strengthen CID as a trusted and dynamic investigative agency. He warned against negligence and stressed the importance of honesty and accountability in all duties. Outgoing Chief Md. Sibgat Ullah highlighted achievements during his 313-day tenure, including reducing pending cases from around 600 to about 50 and enhancing CID’s capabilities in handling complex financial crimes. He also underscored the importance of crime scene management and evidence-based investigation, describing CID as a family where teamwork and sincerity drive visible change. The ceremony concluded with a commitment to continue ongoing reforms and development initiatives. Officers from various levels of CID, including DIG, Additional DIG, Superintendents, and Additional Superintendents of Police, attended in person, while field officers joined online.