The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police is conducting a cautious and detailed investigation into 59 cases linked to the July movement. DB Additional Commissioner Shafiqul Islam said at a press conference at the DMP Media Center on Thursday that the investigations have reached a critical and complex stage involving a large number of accused individuals, extensive digital data, video footage, and forensic analysis. The DB aims to identify the actual perpetrators based on digital evidence, eyewitness testimony, and technical analysis before submitting reports to the court.

According to Shafiqul Islam, investigators are verifying each suspect’s role, location, and available evidence with great care. Around 40 gigabytes of digital data are being analyzed, and the process includes forensic and video examinations. He emphasized that the investigation will proceed strictly according to law, ensuring punishment for the guilty while avoiding wrongful accusations. The DMP has formed a monitoring cell to review progress, and the police headquarters is also overseeing the process.

He noted that analyzing vast digital information and determining each suspect’s role are the main challenges, as the cases differ in nature, allegations, and context.