Chattogram Metropolitan Police

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), former Chittagong Metropolitan Police, is the chief law enforcement agency in Chattogram, the second largest city in Bangladesh. It was established in 1978 under the Chittagong Metropolitan Police Ordinance approved by the Government of Bangladesh.

Chattogram Metropolitan Police
চট্টগ্রাম মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ
Common namePolice
AbbreviationCMP
Mottoনিরাপত্তায় আস্থার ঠিকানা
Agency overview
Formed30 November, 1978
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionChittagong, Bangladesh
Size304.66 km2(11763 sq mi)
Constituting instrument
  • The Chittagong Metropolitan Police Ordinance, 1978
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersPolice Line, Dampara, Chattogram
Elected officer responsible
Agency executive
Parent agencyBangladesh Police
UnitsDetective Branch
Facilities
Stations16
Website
cmp.gov.bd
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