Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime
| Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime কাউন্টার টেরোরিজম অ্যান্ড ট্রান্সন্যাশনাল ক্রাইম | |
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 Insignia of CTTC | |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | February 16, 2005 |
| Employees | 600 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Bangladesh |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 36 Minto Road, Ramna 1217, Dhaka |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Dhaka Metropolitan Police |
| Child agency | |
| Website | |
| cttcdmp.gov.bd | |
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (Bengali: কাউন্টার টেরোরিজম অ্যান্ড ট্রান্সন্যাশনাল ক্রাইম, abbreviated as CTTC) is a specialized branch of the Bangladesh Police formed to tackle terrorism and transnational crime. Deputy Inspector General Md. Asaduzzaman bpm (bar) is the chief of the branch.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]Bangladesh Police recommended the formation of a special unit, called Police Bureau of Counter-Terrorism, in August 2011 to the Home Ministry. In September 2013, the Home Ministry sent it to the Ministry of Public Administration. A rise in terror attacks in 2015 increased demand for the unit. On 16 February 2016 Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police was formed with 600 personnel.[4] In March 2017 it carried out a raid in Sitakunda, Chittagong leading to the death of two militants.[5] It provided support to Operation Twilight by 1st Para-Commando Battalion of Bangladesh Army on 25 March 2017.[6]
Organisation
[edit]CTTC has seven divisions.
Special Action Group
[edit]The SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) is another elite tactical unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police which was established on 28 February 2009. SWAT is operated under the Special Action Group of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
- K9
- Bomb Disposal Unit
CT-Cyber Crime Investigation
[edit]The CT-Cyber Crime Investigation, former Cyber Security & Crime Division, popularly known as the Cyber Crime Unit, is a branch of Bangladesh Police which is operated under the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. The main function of this division is to prevent, patrol, detect and investigate cyber-terrorism and cyber-crime in Dhaka.
Controversy
[edit]Following the political transition on August 5, 2024, the interim government of Bangladesh accused the organization's former chief, Md. Asaduzzaman, of orchestrating "militant dramas" against innocent individuals, including the 2016 killings of seven people in Gazipur,[7] the arrest of two female students from Manarat International University,[8] and the murder of former Major Zahidul, among other charges.[9][10] Consequently, on August 21, 2024, the interim government of Bangladesh sent him into compulsory retirement in the public interest.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "6 Killed, 50 Injured In Twin Blasts In Bangladesh's Sylhet. Anti-Terror Operation Under Way". NDTV. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ↑ "Ansar al Islam: Change of tactics in recruitment". The Daily Star. 24 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ↑ "Asaduzzaman made CTTC chief". Risingbd.com. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ↑ "DMP sets up counter terror unit". The Daily Star. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ↑ "Suicide bomber blows himself up at Bangladesh army camp". The Tribune. India. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ↑ "Assault on Sylhet den underway". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (10 August 2025). "Complaint filed at Chief Prosecutor's office alleging 'militant drama' and murder of former Major Zahidul". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 July 2026.
- ↑ "'Two Manarat students in jail for 6 years without trial'". The Daily Campus. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
- ↑ "Formal charges filed against 10 including former DB chief Harun". Dainik Amar Desh (in Bengali). 3 February 2026. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
- ↑ "Asaduzzaman of CTTC used to stage 'militant dramas' - Asaduzzaman - CTTC - News - Desh TV". Desh TV YouTube page. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
- ↑ "CTTC Chief Asaduzzaman sent to compulsory retirement". Dainik Janakantha. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
