Dhaka residents urged to register with CIMS to help strengthen public safety
36.73 lakh households have so far been registered in the database, DMP says
Highlights
- 36.7 lakh households registered in CIMS
- Database holds over 50 lakh residents
- CIMS launched at Ramna in 2016
- Expanded to all DMP stations 2017
- Mobile app introduced for registration, 2019
- Enables faster crime prevention and response
- Verifies identities of tenants and suspects
- Helps trace absconding criminals quickly
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has urged all landlords, tenants and mess residents in the capital to register with the Citizen Information Management System (CIMS), saying the digital database has become a key tool for technology-driven policing and public safety.
According to the DMP, about 3,673,238 households have so far been registered in the CIMS database, which contains information on more than five million residents.
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Describing the initiative as an ongoing process, the police said participation by all city residents is essential to ensuring both individual and national security.
The software-based CIMS programme was launched at Ramna Police Station on 1 September 2016 to strengthen security in the capital. It was expanded to all police stations in Dhaka in 2017, while the CIMS mobile app was introduced in 2019 to simplify the registration process.
The DMP said the database maintains accurate and up-to-date information on residents, making beat policing more effective. It also helps prevent crime, supports criminal investigations, identifies missing persons, verifies the identities of suspects and enables faster access to information during emergencies.
Registration forms are available at all police stations and police outposts across Dhaka. Residents can collect, complete and submit the forms to their respective police stations. The DMP advised applicants to keep a photocopy of the completed form for future reference.
The capital's police stations are divided into multiple beats, each supervised by a designated beat officer. Residents can contact their respective beat officers directly for police assistance. Those who change their address must register again with the police station having jurisdiction over their new residence.
The DMP said CIMS also helps landlords verify tenants' identities, reducing the risk of criminals or fraudsters renting properties and protecting landlords from unnecessary harassment.
Tenants, meanwhile, can connect with their beat officers, seek legal assistance when needed and benefit from identity verification through the system.
The police said the database has been aiding criminal investigations by helping identify absconding offenders, verify information on suspects and facilitate prompt action to prevent crime. It also strengthens beat policing and builds public trust between citizens and the police.
The DMP called on all landlords, tenants and mess residents in the capital to complete their CIMS registration to help build a safer, smarter and crime-free Dhaka.
