Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime explained

Agencyname:Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime
Nativenamea:Bengali: সন্ত্রাসদমন ও আন্তঃজাতীয় অপরাধ
Logocaption:Insignia of CTTC
Formedmonthday:February 16
Employees:600
Country:Bangladesh
Headquarters:36 Minto Road, Ramna 1217, Dhaka
Chief1name:Md. Asaduzzaman
Chief1position:Additional Commissioner
Police:Yes
Parentagency:Dhaka Metropolitan Police

Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (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

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

CTTC has seven divisions.

Special Action Group

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.

CT-Cyber Crime Investigation

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.

Notes and References

  1. News: 6 Killed, 50 Injured In Twin Blasts In Bangladesh's Sylhet. Anti-Terror Operation Under Way. NDTV. 27 March 2017.
  2. News: Ansar al Islam: Change of tactics in recruitment. The Daily Star. 27 March 2017. en. 24 March 2017.
  3. News: Asaduzzaman made CTTC chief. 2021-09-30. Risingbd.com. en.
  4. News: DMP sets up counter terror unit. The Daily Star. 27 March 2017. en. 17 February 2016.
  5. News: Suicide bomber blows himself up at Bangladesh army camp. The Tribune. India. 27 March 2017.
  6. News: Assault on Sylhet den underway. The Financial Express . Dhaka . 27 March 2017.