DMP traffic division fines Tk 261,000, sentences 51 people to different terms
DHAKA, April 2, 2026 (BSS) - The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic Division conducted a coordinated eviction drive in different areas of the capital and fined Taka 261,000 and sentenced 51 people to different terms in prison.
In these day-long drives conducted on Thursday, illegal encroachments on sidewalks and roads were evicted, fines were collected, goods were seized and legal action was taken against lawbreakers.
According to sources from the Traffic Lalbagh Division, 13 businessmen were fined a total of Taka 6,000 for violating the law in the drive conducted in the Fulbaria area of the Fulbaria Traffic Zone.
The process of sending the arrested persons to court is ongoing.
Meanwhile, according to sources from the Traffic Wari Division, a special drive was conducted from the Jatrabari intersection to the signboard area in the Jatrabari zone. During this, shops and business establishments illegally established along the road were evicted.
Thirteen businessmen were fined a total of Taka 22,500 for violating the law and others were warned.
According to sources from the Traffic Ramna Division, a drive was conducted to clear the footpaths from Dhaka Medical, Nimtoli, Bangabazar to the Golapshah Mazar crossing area in Shahbagh zone.
In this, 56 video cases and 12 immediate cases were filed against illegally parked bikes. In addition, a fine of Taka 22,500 was imposed through the mobile court and goods equivalent to about four pickup trucks were seized.
On the other hand, according to sources from the Traffic Mirpur Division, a fine of Taka 55,000 was imposed in 16 cases in the drive conducted from Mirpur 10 to Mirpur 12 in Pallabi zone and the roads were cleared of encroachments.
