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Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali on Wednesday directed all police members to maintain absolute neutrality in the upcoming election and perform their duties with the highest sincerity and professionalism.
He came up with the directives while addressing the monthly crime review meeting for November 2025 at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in Rajarbagh. Addressing the newly appointed officers-in-charge (OCs) of different police stations, the DMP Commissioner said they must thoroughly understand the crime situation and overall environment of their respective areas and bring habitual offenders under the law promptly to control crime.
Additional Police Commissioner (Administration) Md Sarwar said patrol activities have to be intensified at every police station to prevent and control crime, alongside installation of CCTV cameras at important locations. He also stressed the use of government motorcycles for patrolling purposes.
Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) SN Md Nazrul Islam said new deputy commissioners and OCs must work based on the specific crime patterns of their respective areas.
He urged officers to be more responsible in case disposal and execution of warrants, and to strengthen community policing and beat policing to verify identity documents during recruitment of housemaids and raise awareness about strangers.He also instructed police members to remain on high alert ahead of the upcoming Martyred Intellectuals Day and Victory Day.
At the meeting, Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Md Faruk Hossain presented an overview of the overall crime situation in November 2025, including incidents of robbery, dacoity, theft, burglary, murder, unnatural death, road accidents, repression against women and children, rape, and cases related to drug and arms recovery. The DMP Commissioner also issued various directives to the attending officers.
During the meeting, the DMP Commissioner awarded police officials of different ranks in several categories in recognition of their commendable work in maintaining law and order, controlling crime and ensuring public safety in the capital during November.
