Security Beefed Up in Dhaka Ahead Of Eid Celebrations

The authorities have beefed up security measures in the densely populated Dhaka to ensure smooth celebrations of the holy Eid-ul-Azha on Sunday, reports UNB.

Additional security measures have been taken to avoid any untoward situations in the capital on Eid day, said RAB Additional Director General Colonel Md Quamrul Hasan.

“Though we do not have any specific intelligence input of any possible terror attacks on the occasion of Eid, we are not taking any chances,” he said.

"Our men also inspected the overall security measures at National Eidgah Maidan on Saturday. We are also relying on out intelligence network," the senior RAB officer said.

The bomb disposal unit and the dog squad of the elite force will also be pressed into service at important places, including the Eidgah in the capital, he added.

Meanwhile, the RAB control room, the strike force and patrol units are on high alert. 

"Plainclothesmen will be deployed and we will rely on CCTVs to keep vigil," the officer said.

Besides, special security arrangements are also in place at different Eidgahs, including Sholakia Eidgah, he added. "Our air wing will also be on its toes."

Special check-posts will be set up at the entrance of the city as well as in districts and upazilas.