The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has apprehended a former member of the Bangladesh Army for his alleged involvement with the proscribed militant organisation “Daulatul Islam,” commonly known as Neo-JMB. The operation took place in the Barlekha Upazila of Moulvibazar district during the early hours of Friday, 16 May 2026.
Details of the Operation
On Friday afternoon, the Deputy Commissioner of the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division, N.M. Nasiruddin, confirmed the arrest. Acting on precise intelligence, a specialised team from the Counter Terrorism Investigation Division conducted a raid in the Islamnagar area of Shahzadpur Union under Barlekha Police Station. The suspect was taken into custody at approximately 01:50 on 15 May 2026.
The individual arrested is a dismissed soldier who had been under surveillance by law enforcement agencies. Preliminary investigations conducted by the CTTC reveal that the suspect was an active operative within the banned extremist group Neo-JMB. Prior to this arrest, he had been identified as a suspected accused in a regular criminal case filed at the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station in Dhaka.
Summary of the Counter-Terrorism Operation
The following table provides the key particulars regarding the arrest and the suspect’s background:
| Detail | Information |
| Suspect Status | Dismissed Bangladesh Army Personnel |
| Affiliated Organisation | Daulatul Islam (Neo-JMB) |
| Legal Status of Group | Proscribed / Banned in Bangladesh |
| Location of Arrest | Islamnagar, Shahzadpur Union, Barlekha |
| Time of Arrest | 01:50, 15 May 2026 |
| Executing Agency | CTTC, Dhaka Metropolitan Police |
| Relevant Jurisdiction | Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station (Case Suspect) |
Legal and Investigatory Proceedings
Following the successful apprehension in Moulvibazar, the suspect is being processed for legal action. Law enforcement officials have noted that the individual’s military background and subsequent transition into extremist activities represent a significant security concern. The CTTC is currently investigating the extent of his involvement in recent militant plots and whether he played a role in recruiting or training other operatives.
The Neo-JMB, an offshoot of the original Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh, remains a prohibited entity under the laws of Bangladesh due to its involvement in transnational terrorism and various acts of domestic violence. The DMP has reiterated its commitment to dismantling extremist networks and ensuring that individuals associated with such organisations are brought to justice. Further interrogation is expected to reveal more regarding the suspect’s network and his specific duties within the organisation’s command structure. Legal procedures to remand the suspect for further questioning are currently underway.