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in the capital.

Participants in the procession will be allowed to carry masks in their hands, but they will not be allowed to wear them, according to the directives.

The government has also ordered all events at Ramna Park, Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka University, Hatirjheel, and Rabindra Sarobar, as well as other celebration venues across the country, to wrap up by 6:00pm. Authorities will not allow fresh entry to those venues after 5:00pm.

Strict measures will also be taken to stop motorcycle and car racing in the 300 Feet area.

As part of the security plan, dog squad sweeps will be carried out at Ramna Batamul, Dhaka University, and other key points, while watchtowers, CCTV cameras, and archways will be installed at important venues.

To prevent eve-teasing, snatching, and pickpocketing, plainclothes intelligence surveillance will be in place across the country, alongside mobile courts led by executive magistrates, reads the ministry directives for ensuring security.

Fire service vehicles, ambulances, and medical teams will be deployed at all major venues, while divers will remain on duty at Ramna Lake to prevent accidents.

For security reasons, authorities have requested closure of the TSC metro rail station on April 14. From 7:00pm on April 13, no vehicle without a university sticker will be allowed to enter the Dhaka University area.

The public has also been requested not to carry bags, backpacks, matches or lighters. Guardians have been advised to keep children with notes containing their identity details.