Dhaka Metropolitan Police Apprehend 72 Suspects in Extensive Tejgaon Operation

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have conducted a series of coordinated raids across the Tejgaon Division of the capital, resulting in the arrest of 72 individuals allegedly involved in various criminal activities. The operation, executed on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, targeted multiple crime-prone localities as part of an ongoing initiative to disrupt illegal networks and bolster public safety within the metropolitan area.

The details of the operation were officially confirmed by NM Nasiruddin, the Deputy Commissioner of the Media and Public Relations Division of the DMP. According to the police report, the multi-thoroughfare sweep led to the recovery of illicit narcotics, lethal weapons, and a quantity of suspected criminal proceeds.

Comprehensive Identification of the Apprehended Individuals

The authorities have released the identities of the suspects taken into custody during the operation. The apprehended individuals include:

• Primary Detainees: Md. Mamun (22), Uzzal Mia (32), Ali Haider (51), Golam Rabbi alias Rifan (24), Yusuf (31), Makbul Hossain alias Sohag (25), Josna Begum (40), Manjurul Islam (34), Nure Alam Khan (40), Mehedi Hasan Shamim (26), Milton (45), Jalal (32), Abdul Karim (21), Liton (65), Hemayet (34), Ambia Khatun alias Rokeya (55), Rupali Khatun (32), Al Amin (25), Nur Nabi (19), Sohel Nur Sohel (30), Biplob (25), Shipon (20), Rimon (22), and Mithun (31).

• Secondary Suspects: Saiful Islam Candy alias Suman, Abdul Quader alias Picchi Quader, Imtiaz Karim, Suman (40), Liton (35), Ramzan (28), Zahidul Islam (27), Idris Ali (22), Sohel Rana (28), Ibrahim Hossain (25), Moniruzzaman Firoz (42), Raihan Ali (25), Mithun (32), Suman Hawlader alias Picchi Suman (30), Arif (25), Bijoy (18), Arif (18), Imam Hossain Rakib (38), Golam Mostafa (28), Rokon Gazi (19), Ataur Rahman (45), Riazul Islam (32), Faruq Mia (47), Sajib Islam (29), Maruf Rabbani (19), Shahin (24), and Shakil (22).

• Additional Group: Tanjil (23), Mahin Kalu (26), Hasibur Rahman Emon (26), Nayan (19), Rubel (33), Abdur Rob (32), Asit Hawlader (40), Suman Mia (20), Linkon (26), Dulal Mia (40), Mostak (36), Sunny Elem Ramson Sunny (18), Fayis Islam Rasa (19), Limon Mia (26), Shahidul Mia (27), Junaid (33), Sohel Rana Babu, Sohag (24), Bijoy (21), Russell Gazi (33), and Neel (20).

Distribution of Arrests by Police Precinct

The operation was a collaborative effort involving six different precincts under the jurisdiction of the Tejgaon Division. The Deputy Commissioner provided a specific breakdown of the arrests made by each police station:

Seizure of Narcotics, Weapons, and Legal Proceedings

During the various raids, police personnel seized a total of 58 pieces of Yaba tablets, a potent synthetic narcotic, which serves as evidence of local drug distribution. In addition to the narcotics, officers recovered dangerous weaponry, specifically two “Samurai” swords and two cleavers (chapatis). These items are frequently associated with street-level violence, intimidation, and muggings in the capital. Furthermore, a total of 2,770 Bangladeshi Taka in cash was confiscated, suspected to be proceeds from criminal transactions.

Deputy Commissioner NM Nasiruddin stated that these operations are part of a broader, sustained initiative to “sanitise” crime-prone areas and deter criminal syndicates from establishing a foothold in the metropolitan heart of Dhaka. The police confirmed that all 72 suspects have been processed and forwarded to the court to face legal proceedings relevant to their specific alleged offences.

The Tejgaon division is a critical urban area characterised by high-traffic commercial zones and industrial hubs. The DMP has signalled that such “regular operations” will continue to be conducted to ensure the safety of residents and the integrity of businesses. Under the current legal framework, the suspects will remain in judicial custody pending further investigation into their involvement in organised robbery, the narcotics trade, and other violent crimes.