Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed. Photo : DMP

DHAKA, June 17, 2026 (BSS)-Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed today directed the police officials to remain with utmost alert in maintaining law and order and preventing crime, with particular focus on arresting drug peddlers, extortionists, muggers and other criminals.

He made the remarks while addressing the senior DMP officers at the monthly crime review meeting on May-2026, at DMP Headquarters conference room.

The Commissioner emphasized the need for regular operations to recover illegal drugs and apprehend warrant-listed fugitives. He also instructed the officers to keep police stations free from agents and middlemen and to remain alert to ensure that crimes are not committed within their respective jurisdictions.

He further stated that officers demonstrating outstanding performance would be recognized and rewarded, while strict action would be taken against negligence of duty, breaches of discipline, or any conduct that tarnishes the image of the police force.

Additional Commissioner of Police S N Md. Nazrul Islam said that all officials must work in a coordinated manner to ensure the smooth implementation of the programs marking Ashura. 

He urged the officers to remain watchful so that no individual or group can create disorder or disrupt the law and order during the observance.

At the meeting, the DMP Commissioner presented awards to officers of various ranks in recognition to their commendable performance in maintaining law and order, controlling crime and ensuring public safety across the capital during May.

Among others, Additional Commissioners Md. Masud Karim, Md. Shafiqul Islam, Md. Abul Bashar Talukder, Mohammad Osman Gani and Mohammad Shamsul Haque along with joint commissioners, deputy commissioners, additional deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, officers-in-charge of all police stations, and other DMP officials were present at the meeting.