Crime
Chemist arrested for selling banned drugs via online ads
The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has arrested a chemist named Anisur Rahman for allegedly selling THC—a banned narcotic substance—under the guise of "CBD Oil" and aromatic oils on an online shopping platform. DNC officials stated that this is the country's first case filed under the amended law concerning the sale of narcotics via online platforms.
488 arrested in DMP drives in capital, arms and drugs recovered
During regular drives across various areas of the capital over the past 24 hours, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 488 individuals. Police also filed 55 cases in connection with various incidents.
Fish trader slashed, robbed of Tk 62,000 in Jatrabari
A fish trader was injured after being attacked by four muggers who intercepted his rickshaw and robbed him of Tk 62,000 and a mobile phone near Jatrabari wholesale market in Dhaka early Monday (August 17).
464 arrested, 52 cases filed in 24-hour police drive across Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 464 people and filed 52 cases during a 24-hour crime crackdown across the capital, targeting drugs, illegal weapons and other offences, police said Monday (August 17).
DMP arrests 511 in 24-hour Dhaka crackdown, files 49 cases
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 511 people and filed 49 cases during a 24-hour security and crime crackdown across the capital, police said Sunday (August 16).
Most Dhaka robberies linked to same organised gang: DB
A single organised gang is believed to be behind a large share of robberies in Dhaka, according to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB), which says dismantling the network could significantly reduce such crimes in the capital.
Five arrested over Tk 1.21cr robbery in Uttara
Five people have been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police in connection with the robbery of Tk 1.21 crore belonging to DL Petrol Pump in Uttara.
Dhaka police arrest 500 in 24-hour crime crackdown
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 500 people in the capital over the past 24 hours as part of its regular crime-control operations, officials said.
484 arrested in Dhaka in regular police drive
A total of 484 individuals were arrested in regular operations by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in various areas of the capital over the past 24 hours. Various items, including drugs and cocktail-like objects, were recovered during the drives. Fifty-eight cases have been filed in connection with these incidents, according to DMP.
Hanging body of housewife recovered on Bailey Road
Police have recovered the hanging body of a 31-year-old housewife named Jeba Adiba from Bailey Road in the capital's Ramna area. Police initially suspect that she died by suicide following a marital dispute. Jeba worked as a nail artist.