| Detective Branch গোয়েন্দা শাখা | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | DB |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1997 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Bangladesh |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Minto Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Parent agency |  Bangladesh Police |
The Detective Branch (Bengali: গোয়েন্দা শাখা, romanized: Gōẏēndā śākhā; abbreviated as DB) is a specialized unit of the Bangladesh Police. It mostly deals with investigative activities and special operations in sensitive cases and places.[1] The main task of the detectives of this unit is to collect the information behind the news from the grass root level for the purpose of investigating the events of any serious hidden crime or unsolved historical crime.[2] Also, if necessary, they arrest important accused.[3]
- ^ "DB chief vows to end 'Aynaghar' and 'Bhater Hotel' culture". The Business Standard. 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh MP Murder: Detective chief says conspirator may have escaped to US, seeks Interpol's help to track down suspect". The Economic Times. 27 May 2024.
- ^ "AL ex-lawmaker Solaiman Selim arrested in Gulshan". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 14 November 2024.