DHAKA, April 9, 2024 (BSS) - Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken five-tier security measures to ensure law and order during Eid-ul-Fitr.
 
"So far, there is no advance information on militant activities centering Eid," said DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman while briefing reporters on the law and order situation in the capital during Eid.
 
He said members of Special Branch (SB) of police and DMP dog squad will be deployed at the Eidgah and its adjacent areas and the whole area will be monitored with CCTV cameras, drone patrols and a watch tower.

The main Eid congregation will be held at the National Eidgah at 8.30am, he said, adding that the President, Chief Justice, cabinet members, diplomats and dignitaries are expected to offer Eid prayers.
 
Over 35,000 devotees can participate in the congregation at the National Eidgah, Habibur added.
 
To ensure security, he said police will search people at the entrance with metal detectors and archways. Detectives, SB police and other intelligence agencies will there be in plainclothes.

The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and bomb disposal unit will be there, the DMP chief added.

About traffic arrangement, the DMP commissioner said parking arrangement will be made at 10 places for the main Eid Jamaat. Eight roads will be used as diversions to allow devotees joining the prayers smoothly, he said.

The DMP commissioner said separate arrangements will be made to ensure foolproof security as Eid prayers will be offered at 184 Eidgah and 1,488 mosques in the capital.

Replying to a question, Habibur Rahman said there is no specific threat in Dhaka centering the activities of Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) in Bandarban.

Additional Police Commissioner (Admin) AKM Hafiz Akhter, Additional Police Commissioner (crime and operation) Dr Khandaker Mahid Uddin, Additional Police Commissioner (Logistic, finance and procurement) Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman, Additional Police Commissioner (traffic) Md Munibur Rahman, Additional Police Commissioner (CTTC) Md Asaduzzaman and Additional Police Commissioner (detective) Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid were, among others, present.