Dhaka Metropolitan Police
Dhaka Metropolitan Police
ঢাকা মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ |
Abbreviation |
DMP |
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Logo of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police. |
Agency overview |
Formed |
February 1, 1976 |
Legal personality |
Governmental: Government agency |
Jurisdictional structure |
Constituting instrument |
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance, 1976 |
General nature |
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Operational structure |
Headquarters |
36, Shaheed Captain Mansur Ali Swarony, Ramna, Dhaka - 1000 |
Agency executive |
Benazir Ahmed, Police Commissioner |
Parent agency |
Bangladesh Police |
Facilities |
Stations |
41 |
Website |
http://www.dmp.gov.bd |
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The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is the division of Bangladesh Police responsible for law enforcement in the metropolis of Dhaka, the national capital and most populous city in Bangladesh. The DMP is the largest police force in Bangladesh. The emergency hotline for the DMP is 9-9-9.
History
During a major reorganisation and expansion of Bangladesh's national police forces, the Dhaka Metropolitan Polices (DMP) was established on February 1, 1976 to maintain law and order in the country's capital and largest city. It initially had 6,000 personnel in 12 police stations.[1] With the rapid population growth of the city, the need of an expanded and better equipped police increased. The government planned a major expansion of police. Consequently, the establishment of 33 police stations has been completed and the creation of another 18 police stations is underway.[1][2] The number of personnel has been expanded, with newer ranks and officer corps.[1]
Organisation
The current total strength of DMP stands at around 25,000 personnel and 41 police stations.[1][2] The DMP organisation is divided into 5 operational divisions headed by a joint commissioner aided by deputy commissioners, additional deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners.[1] The 5 divisions are:
- Detective and Criminal Intelligence Division: the detective and criminal investigation arm of the police, it is responsible for fighting organised crime, homicide, theft, drug trafficking, crimes against women and human trafficking.[3]
- Crime and Operations Division: administers and oversees the functions of all the city police stations.[4]
- Traffic Division: serves as the traffic police of the city, regulating vehicular traffic, speed and parking laws, pedestrian and road security.
- Protection and Protocol Division: the division is responsible for providing security to VIPs, members of parliament, government officials, foreign dignitaries and others.[5]
- Public Order Management and Head Quarters Division: comprising 10,500 officers, the division forms the governing arm of the police, handling appointments, training, logistics, supplies and other administrative functions.
The DMP also collaborates and maintains organisational links with the Bangladesh Ansar, Border Guard Bangladesh, Special Branch, Bangladeshi intelligence community, Rapid Action Battalion and other national security agencies.
SWPC
Female officers were first inducted into the DMP in 1978.[6][7] The DMP also raised a Special Women Police Contingent in 2008 with the intention of developing a special unit consisting only of women that would investigate crimes involving female criminals. An assistant commissioner heads the SWPC force of 24 women officers.[8]
SWAT
The SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) is another elite tactical unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police which was established on February 28, 2009. SWAT (Bangladesh) operate under the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
References
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History |
History of Dhaka, History of Bangladesh, History of Bengal, Kamarupa, Dhakeshwari, Sena dynasty, Islam Khan, Jahangir Nagar, Mughal Empire, British Raj, East Bengal, Partition of India, East Pakistan, 1970 Bhola cyclone, Bangladesh Liberation War
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Government and localities |
Dhaka City Corporation, Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK), Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Dhaka High Court, Mohakhali, Ramna, Paltan, Motijheel, Shahbag, Nilkhet, Uttara (Dhaka), Dhaka Cantonment, Banani, Mohammadpur, Dhanmondi, Kotwali, Sutrapur, Tejgaon, Gulshan, Lalbagh, Mirpur, Pallabi, Sabujbagh, Demra, Hazaribagh, Shyampur, Badda, Kafrul, Kamrangir char and Khilgaon
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Buildings and landmarks |
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Jatiyo Sangshad Bhagban, Supreme Court of Bangladesh, Martyred Intellectuals Memorial, Dhakeshwari Temple, Shaheed Minar, Star Mosque, Curzon Hall, Ahsan Manzil, Lal Bagh Fort, Bara Katra, Baitul Mukarram, Liberation War Museum, Chandrima Uddan and Hoseni Dalan
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Economy and transport |
Dhaka Stock Exchange, Sadarghat Port, Zia International Airport, Kamalapur Railway Station, Bailey Road, Sonali Bank, Rupali Bank, Bangladesh Bank, Basundhara City, Airport (Biman Bandar) Railway Station, Auto rickshaw, Cycle rickshaw, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation, Bangladesh Railway
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Education |
University of Dhaka, Independent University,Bangladesh, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Eden Girls' College, Dhaka College, Dhaka Residential Model College, East West University, Notre Dame College (Dhaka), Scholastica school, Manarat International University, The University of Asia Pacific, BIRDEM and Dhaka Zoo
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Culture and sports |
Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhakeshwari, Dhaka Zoo, Durga Puja, Pohela Baisakh, Victory Day, Independence Day, Fatullah Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium, Abahani Krira Chakra and Bangabandhu National Stadium, Outer Stadium Ground, Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka University Ground, Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium, Dhaka Nanak Shahi Gurdwara
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Other topics |
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