Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman said that the Baishakh celebration is an expression of the non-communal spirit of Bengali ethnicity. That's why the celebration faced various setbacks, violence, and militant attacks repeatedly. However, this time there is no fear of militant attack on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh. Keeping all the issues in mind, security measures have been taken by the DMP. He said these to reporters after visiting the venue of Pahela Baishakh at Ramna Park on Saturday (April 13). The DMP commissioner said a plan has been taken to provide extensive security centering the Baishakh, every program in Dhaka will be monitored through CC camera. Watch towers have also been built outside. There will be drones at the venue. Video cameras will be everywhere. He said there will be various programmes at Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka University, Ramna Botomul, Jatiya Sangsad (national parliament), Hatirjheel, and Rabindra Sarobar in the capital. The DMP has undertaken extensive security measures regarding the programmes. The Bomb Disposal Unit will conduct their regular rehearsals. For the same reason, traffic will be controlled in Dhaka University and Ramna areas. The DMP commissioner said that all programmes should end by the evening.    all programmes should end by the evening.  

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner, Md Habibur Rahman has said there is no threat to the upcoming Eid ul-Fitr. Besides, special security measures have been taken for 24 hours in Dhaka during the Eid holidays. He said this at a press conference after visiting the Eid market at Bashundhara Shopping Complex in the capital on Tuesday noon (April 2). DMP commissioner said, "There is no threat centering the Eid festival. As The capital becomes empty during the long Eid holidays. Security has been arranged keeping this in mind in the security plan." He said about 1.5 crore people will go out of Dhaka during the Eid holidays. At this time Dhaka city remains empty. So we would advise the city dwellers to be aware of their valuables and be aware. Special security measures have been taken by the police for 24 hours ahead of Eid.  

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has conducted drives at 1,132 restaurants in the capital in the last three days following the devastating fire on Bailey Road.  They also raided in 207 gas cylinder shops and eight chemical factories. During these operations, DMP claims that they arrested 872 people and registered 20 cases. DMP said in a press release that Police are conducting drives at hotels, restaurants, risky gas cylinder shops and chemical warehouses in Dhaka metropolitan area. 

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has urged citizens not to hold any programs in open spaces during the 31st night to celebrate the English New Year. The DMP also asked Dhaka metro residents not to explode firecrackers or fireworks in open spaces and not to fly sky lanterns in the capital to celebrate the English New Year.    A restriction has been given on all kinds of gatherings and festivals on roads, intersections, flyovers, and public places in the capital to celebrate the New Year, considering the possible hazards associated with this celebration and the overall security and law and order situation.  Moreover, the buying and selling of fireworks, crackers, and sky lanterns are strictly prohibited throughout the city, according to DMP.    DMP said that on the occasion of the New Year celebrations, any type of event, gathering, dance, song, or cultural program will be restricted in open spaces. To maintain security, a press release signed by DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman has requested all concerned to cooperate in maintaining law and order by following the instructions.   According to the DMP's instructions, no outside person or vehicle will be allowed to enter the Dhaka University area after the evening of December 31.Only vehicles with stickers of Dhaka University will be allowed to enter subject to identification.  On this day, the teachers, students, officials and employees living in the Dhaka University area will return to their respective areas by 8pm and in case of entry after 8pm they will have to show the identity cards of the policemen on duty, said the release.    Outsiders are restricted from entering Gulshan, Banani, and Baridhara areas after 8pm. However, citizens residing in these areas can enter through designated routes, subject to identification, after the specified time. Non-residents are discouraged from visiting Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, and Dhaka University residential areas during the designated period, contributing to the overall security of these zones. No gathering or function will be permitted in the Hatirjheel area after 6pm, and strict regulations against stopping or parking vehicles are in place to maintain order. All bars in Dhaka city are mandated to close by 6pm on December 31, aligning with the DMP's commitment to a controlled and safe celebration environment. However, residential hotels can hold events under their own management on a limited basis. To maintain a safe environment in various public spaces, licensed firearms are prohibited in residential hotels, restaurants, public gatherings, and festivals from 6pm on December 31 to 5am on January 1.

The government suspended additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Harun-or-Rashid on Monday, September 11. Senior secretary of the public security division of the home ministry Md Mostafizur Rahman signed a notification in this regard. The notification said the ADC has to be refrained from all government activities for public interest. According to the home ministry sources, the ADC was first transferred to the public order management (POM) department on Sunday from the Ramna division following an allegation of torturing few central leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).  The Police Headquarters also transferred him to the Armed Police Battalions with attachment order. 

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 42 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs from different areas in the capital. During the operation, 8511 pieces Yaba, 90 bottles phensedyl, 44 gm heroin, 8 bottles liquor and 8 kg 225 gm Cannabis were seized. As part of regular anti-narcotics operation, Dhaka Metropolitan Police conducted operation in various areas of the capital from March 6,2023 to today 6 am in the morning. Under the Narcotics Control Act,  28 cases have been registered against the arrested in the concerned police stations.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today imposed a ban on carrying any sorts of explosives and crackers and explosion of firecrackers in the capital on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Barat. The holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed on Tuesday (March 7 night) night, according to a circular issued by the DMP. DMP Commissioner Khandokar Golam Faruq signed the circular, saying the restriction will come into effect from 6pm on Tuesday (March 7) and will last till 6am next day (Wednesday). The circular was issued under Section 28 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance (Ordinance no-III/76) to maintain law and order in the capital city and protect sanctity of the holy Shab-e-Barat and ensure fair and peaceful celebration of it.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 47 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs from different areas in the capital. During the operation, 46762 pieces Yaba, 5 bottles phensedyl, 24 gm 60 Puria heroin, 6 bottles liquor and 100 kg 40 gm Cannabis were seized. As part of regular anti-narcotics operation, Dhaka Metropolitan Police conducted operation in various areas of the capital from February 27,2023 to today 6 am in the morning. Under the Narcotics Control Act,  39 cases have been registered against the arrested in the concerned police stations.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 39 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs from different areas in the capital. During the operation, 8332 pieces Yaba, 2 kg 219.5 grams Heroin, 7 kg 735 grams Cannabis were seized. As part of regular anti-narcotics operation, Dhaka Metropolitan Police conducted operation in various areas of the capital from February 11,2023 to today 6 am in the morning. Under the Narcotics Control Act,  31 cases have been registered against the arrested in the concerned police stations.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) crime and intelligence department arrested 52 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs in different areas of the capital. During the arrest, 3513 pieces of Yaba, 400.1 grams 50 Puria heroin, 9 kg 300 grams of cannabis and 122 bottle phensedyl were seized from them. As part of regular anti-narcotics operation, Dhaka Metropolitan Police conducted operation in various places in the capital from 6 am. in the morning (Thursday, February 9) to 6 am. today. Under the Narcotics Control Act, 42 cases have been registered against the arrested in the concerned police station.