CT-Cyber Crime Investigation, Dhaka Metropolitan Police
The CT-Cyber Crime Investigation, former Cyber Security & Crime Division, commonly known as the Cyber Crime Unit, is a division of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime is operated under Dhaka Metropolitan Police of Bangladesh Police. The main function of this division is to counter terrorism in cyber space. It also patrol, prevent, detect and investigate cyber-terrorism and cyber-crime in Dhaka.
History
This division commenced its operation on 16 February 2016. Amidst the rise of cyber crimes and cyber bullying in Bangladesh, the policy makers took initiative to launch this dedicated Cyber Crime Division for Dhaka intended to address digital crimes including online harassment, hacking, financial fraud and many more. The agency has renamed their name "Cyber Crime Investigation Division" on 10 July 2020.Organization
Headquartered in 36 Minto Road, Ramna, Dhaka, the division works under one deputy commissioner of police. He is assisted by two additional deputy commissioners of police. They supervise four teams, namely:- Internet Referral;
- Cyber Terrorism Investigation;
- Digital Forensic and
- E-fraud Investigation.
Services
The Cyber Division services by its help desk, over hotline number, e-mail, Hello CT apps and different social media platforms.The help desk of Cyber Division is a unique innovation for instantly helping the cyber victims of Dhaka Metropolitan.
Awards
In 2017 one of the ADC Md Najmul Islam was awarded a service medal.On 12 December 2018 this division was awarded with Digital [Bangladesh Award] 2018.