September 18, 2026

Police detain 40 suspected brokers in DMCH drive

Allegations suggest some detainees are linked to pharmaceutical firms

Staff Correspondent

bdnews24.com

Published : 04 May 2026, 11:02 PM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:41 PM

Police have detained 40 people from Dhaka Medical College Hospital on suspicion of acting as brokers.

Shahbagh Police chief Md Moniruzzaman said an anti-broker drive was carried out from Monday morning to noon.

“We have detained 40 people and handed them over to a mobile court. The court will decide their fate,” he said.

Allegations indicate that some detainees are representatives of pharmaceutical companies.

By noon, crowds of company officials gathered outside the police station seeking their release.

“Among those detained are brokers as well as medical representatives,” the officer added.

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