Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) of Dhaka has written to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner requesting him to ensure security in and around the court premises following a broad daylight murder near the court area.

CMM Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman sent the letter on Tuesday.

Tariq Saif Mamun, once known as a "top criminal", was shot dead on Monday while returning home after appearing in a case filed 28 years ago. He was shot near the gate of Dhaka National Medical College, adjacent to the court area.

"He appeared before a court and was killed beside the court premises while returning home. The incident shows the security situation in the court area is deplorable," said the letter sent by the CMM cour...