CHATTOGRAM, Dec 31, 2024 (BSS) - Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has taken adequate security measures for keeping law and order situation stable and imposed 13 restrictions on 31 December night or New Year's Eve.

The CMP also restricted all kinds of gatherings at Patenga and Parki beach area in the port city, said a press release last night.

The CMP is committed to upholding the law and order situation on the 31st night, and they have taken adequate security measures, it reads.

Check-posts have been set up at different spots alongside deployment of police personnel in churches, hotels, clubs and entertainment centres across the city.

In addition, the regular patrol team in plain clothes and specialized units will be responsible for maintaining security and avoid any untoward incident.

As part of the restrictions, no gathering or celebration can be held on roads, flyovers, rooftops and public places on 31st night.

No fireworks or paper lanterns will be allowed. Tourists won't be allowed to stay on Patenga and Parki beach areas from 6 pm tonight to 10 am on January 1, 2024.

All licensed bars and liquor shops will remain closed for 12 hours from 6 pm tonight.

Hotel owners have been asked not to rent out space or rooms for "DJ party" on 31st night and any kind of activity that disrupts peace and discipline in the city.

The CMP also requested not to blow horns loudly and drive recklessly, and to inform the CMP control room or the National Emergency Service 999 immediately if necessary.