PAHELA BAISHAKH

DMP rolls out multi-tier security

STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Extensive security measures have been taken across the capital to ensure people from all walks of life can celebrate the Bangla New Year peacefully, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police Acting Commissioner Md Sarwar yesterday.

Speaking at a press briefing at Ramna Park, Sarwar said that although there is no specific intelligence indicating militant threats surrounding the Pahela Baishakh celebrations, law enforcement agencies remain fully prepared to respond to any situation.

“To ensure that people of all religions and communities can celebrate the national festival smoothly, DMP has taken extensive security measures,” he told reporters.

The acting commissioner said large crowds are expected at major venues, including Ramna Park, Dhaka University, Bahadur Shah Park, Shakyamuni Buddhist Vihara in Mirpur, Rabindra Sarobar, and Hatirjheel.

To manage the scale of the event, the entire Dhaka Metropolitan area has been divided into nine sectors and 14 sub-sectors. A large number of police personnel -- both in uniform and plainclothes -- will be deployed across the capital.

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