CHATTAOGRAM, Dec 31, 2024 (BSS)- Chattaogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and district police   have taken up strict security measures to avert any untoward incident centring on  31st night celebration marking the beginning of  the Christian  New-Year.   

Meanwhile, CMP commissioner Hashib Aziz told at a meeting of law and order at CMP headquarters recently said any kinds of unruly activities in the name of celebrating the New Year will not be tolerated and all types of outside programs of cultural events have been prohibited on 31st night.

He disclosed that around 2500 police and RAB forces will be deployed at 121 points across  the city including Patenga sea beach to   check untoward incidents on the eve of the New Year.

CMP sources said, they will also set up 32 check-posts in different strategic points in the metropolis.

However, indoor programs of the hotels and clubs are allowed to celebrate the 31st night programme.

 A senior police official of CMP said, check posts have already  been  setup in key points of the city from the night of December 30 for tightening the security measures.

Special check posts to be set up at all entry points – City Gate, Shah Amanat Bridge point, Kalurghat and  Madunaghat bridge points to check the entry and movements of the suspected persons.

Around 800 police forces will be deployed in Patenga and Parki sea beach to avoid any nuisance and to resist the unsocial activities.

RAB members are kept ready to tackle any kind of unpleasant situation on the eve of the New Year,   RAB and Police sources said .

RAB sources said they will deploy its 250 personnel in Chattogram to closely  monitor the city areas.

Chattogram district police are on vigilance from December 30 by deploying over 1,550 police personnel at important places including all upazila headquarters on this occasion, district police officials said.

On the occasion, posh hotels and clubs in the city will arrange colourful programs including  musical soiree, cultural programs,     DJ party, arrangements varieties of  foods, fun functions for the kids,  reunion of  the friends and well-wishers at respective venues.

Radison Blu, Peninsula, Hotel Agrabad, St Martin, Tower Inn, Avenue Suites, Motel Shaikat have  drawn up brisk programs on the occasion of  the new year 2025.

CMP issued 13 specific guidelines for city residents for the 31st night celebrations to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.  

The 13 guidelines are as follows; no gatherings, assemblies, or celebrations will be allowed on roads, flyovers, rooftops, or public spaces.  Open-air events, cultural programs, music, or dances to celebrate the New Year will be banned.  Display of fireworks, crackers, and releasing of candle lit balloons, lanterns are strictly prohibited. Visiting picturesque Patenga   and Parki sea beaches will not be permitted from 6pm on December 31 to 10 am on January 1.  All licensed bars and liquor shops remained  closed from 6pm on December 31 till  6 pm on January 1.

 As per CMP guidelines, blowing of loud horns and reckless driving of cars or motorcycles are strictly restricted .Celebrations must adhere to social norms and cultural decorum.  Activities eroding moral values must be avoided.  Indecent behaviour and illegal activities are strictly prohibited.

  Hotels are prohibited from renting spaces or rooms for DJ parties.  Any activity disrupting public peace and order should be avoided.