The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has reported that its Special Metropolitan Magistrate Court resolved 5,558 cases through summary trial procedures over the past six months, from March to August. During this period, 11,323 suspects were arrested.
This information was disclosed by the DMP in a press release on Sunday, 5 October.
According to DMP data, 259 special operations were conducted during this period, resulting in the arrest of 11,323 suspects. Among these:
- 2,771 individuals were sentenced to imprisonment.
- A total of BDT 3,050,130 was imposed in fines.
The sentences varied based on the severity of the offence:
| Offence Type | Maximum Sentence | Minimum Sentence | Remarks |
| Various crimes including drug offences, mobile phone snatching, theft, eve-teasing, illegal obstruction on roads, and traffic-related offences | 4 years’ rigorous imprisonment + BDT 10,000 fine (or 14 days’ imprisonment in default of fine) | 1 day’s imprisonment | The punishment was meted out according to the gravity of the crime. |
Key Points
- The maximum punishment recorded was 4 years of rigorous imprisonment with a BDT 10,000 fine, and in cases of non-payment, 14 days of simple imprisonment.
- The minimum sentence given was 1 day of simple imprisonment.
- Offences covered in these operations included drug-related crimes, theft, mobile snatching, eve-teasing, illegal obstruction on roads, and traffic-related offences.
