Published: 12:06 AM, 21 May 2026
Political, social identity won't shield criminals: DMP Commissioner
Newly appointed Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed the political or social identity of criminals will not be considered under any circumstances.
He came up with the remark whiling talking at a 'Meet the Press' programme held at the DMP media centre in the capital.
Mosleh Uddin said, "No matter who the criminal is, their political or social identity will not be taken into consideration."
"Police will follow a zero tolerance policy against extortion, mugging, drugs, juvenile gangs, online gambling and cyber fraud in the capital," he added.
The commissioner said DMP has adopted a strict stance against mob violence.
"Mob culture will not be allowed in the capital. Stern legal action will be taken against anyone attempting to engage in such activities," he warned.
Referring to the challenges of maintaining law and order in a city of nearly 30 million people, he said mugging, drugs, extortion, juvenile gangs, online gambling, cyber fraud and hacking have become major concerns in Dhaka.
To tackle such crimes, DMP launched a special drive from May 1 and its cyber unit is being further strengthened to prevent cybercrimes, he said.
On traffic congestion in the capital, the DMP commissioner said several initiatives have been taken to modernise traffic management through technology.
AI-based cameras have been installed on important road intersections and an e-prosecution system has also been introduced based on video footage, he added.
He also said citizens are now able to file General Diaries (GDs) online while services such as 'Hello DMP' has been launched.
The DMP commissioner said special security measures would be taken across the capital ahead of the Eid al-Azha.
