The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) carried out a comprehensive single-day enforcement drive across the capital, filing 2,531 cases against vehicles for violating traffic regulations. The intense operation, conducted on Sunday, 8 November, also resulted in 592 vehicles being impounded and sent to dumping grounds, whilst an additional 420 vehicles were towed using wreckers. Official figures released by the DMP on Monday confirmed that the Wari Traffic Division led the city in the number of recorded infringements.
Dhaka, one of the world’s most densely populated megacities, faces chronic traffic congestion and frequent disruptions caused by unorganised vehicular movement, improper parking, and widespread disregard for traffic protocols. In response to these persistent challenges, the DMP regularly conducts targeted enforcement drives across its eight operational traffic zones: Wari, Gulshan, Uttara, Mirpur, Motijheel, Tejgaon, Lalbagh, and Ramna. These measures aim to restore order on the congested arterial roads, improve pedestrian safety, and instil stricter compliance among motorists and public transport operators.
A breakdown of the numbers reveals considerable regional variation in offences. The Wari division recorded the highest enforcement activity with 490 cases, closely followed by Gulshan with 464 cases and Uttara with 397 cases. Mirpur accounted for 378 cases, Motijheel logged 317 cases, Tejgaon registered 232 cases, and Lalbagh saw 157 cases. Ramna division recorded the lowest tally of the drive, with 96 cases.
Motorcycles and auto-rickshaws constituted a significant portion of the total violations prosecuted during the operation. Across the eight divisions, officers penalised a substantial number of motorbikes for offences such as riding without helmets, traveling against the flow of traffic, and mounting footpaths. Public buses and heavy commercial vehicles, including trucks and covered vans, were also extensively cited for stopping at non-designated locations, reckless driving, and operating without valid route permits.
Addressing the outcome of the operation, Deputy Commissioner of the DMP Media and Public Relations Division, Md. Aktar Hossain, stated that such enforcement drives would continue unabated. He reiterated the police department’s commitment to maintaining traffic discipline across the metropolitan area and ensuring strict adherence to road safety regulations for the benefit of all commuters.
