Staff Reporter:
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed yesterday reaffirmed that the police force’s “zero tolerance” policy against crime, terrorism and extortionists to ensure a safer and more livable capital city.
“We are determined to strengthen law and order and ensure public safety in line with the government’s commitment,” he said.
He made the remarks while speaking his maiden “Meet the Press” program as DMP Commissioner at the DMP Media Centre on this morning.
“DMP wants to work as the servant of the people,” he said, referring to the slogan of Police Week-2026 – “My Police, My Country, and Bangladesh First.”
Highlighting the security challenges of a densely populated megacity of nearly three crore residents, he said the DMP launched a special drive from May 1 targeting mugging, extortion, juvenile gangs, drug trafficking, online gambling, cyber fraud and hacking.
He said the DMP’s cyber unit was being strengthened to tackle cybercrime and ensure digital security for citizens.
The recently established digital forensic laboratory under the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit has received recognition from the ICT Ministry, which he said would play a groundbreak-ing role in investigations under the Cyber Security Act.
The commissioner warned that operations against extortionists, armed criminals, drug traders and online fraud syndicates would continue with full force.
Ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the commissioner said security at cattle markets, Eid congrega-tions, shopping malls and residential areas had been given top priority.
Special security measures have already been taken at bus terminals, launch terminals and railway stations to ensure safe travel for homebound passengers during the Eid holidays, he said.
He also warned of active measures against “oggyan party”, “molom party”, muggers and counterfeit cur-rency networks during the festive season.
“If any police member delays taking action, our position against them will also be very strict,” he said.
Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations), S N Md Nazrul Islam, Additional Police Commissioner (Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime), Md Masud Karim, Additional Police Commissioner (DB) – Md Shafiqul Islam, Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) – Md Anisur Rah-man, Additional Police Commissioner (Protection and Diplomatic Security), Sana Shaminur Rahman and Additional Police Commissioner (Estate, Development and ICT), Mohammad Osman Gani, among others, were present.
