Staff Reporter:
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir has said that technology is not only driving de-velopment but also transforming the nature of crime, with criminals increasingly adopting new methods using digital tools.
He made the remarks yesterday while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of nine new apps and software developed through the initiative of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) at its headquarters.
The IGP said the world is now moving through the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where technology plays a dual role—supporting progress while also enabling new forms of criminal activity.
In this context, he stressed the need for the police force to maximize the use of modern technology.
He described the newly launched DMP-developed systems as timely and forward-looking initiatives that would strengthen modern policing.
Among the tools introduced is a Road Transport Law Violation Detection System powered by artificial intelligence, which will help quickly identify traffic law violators, improve road discipline, reduce acci-dents, and enhance traffic management efficiency.
He also highlighted the Hotel Occupancy Information System, which is expected to improve the moni-toring and management of guest information in city hotels, thereby strengthening crime prevention and intelligence operations.
The ‘Hello DMP’ app was also launched, designed to serve as a direct communication platform between citizens and police. Through the app, people will be able to access services, file complaints, and seek assistance more easily, contributing to more citizen-friendly policing.
Other newly introduced digital tools include the DMP Online Training Course, Residence Allocation Software, League Management Software, Traffic Duty Distribution Software, Employee Performance Evaluation Software, and Traffic News Archive.
The IGP expressed hope that these initiatives will make police administrative functions more modern, transparent, and dynamic, while further strengthening technology-based policing for public safety.
