Special security measures in Dhaka during Eid: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Habibur Rahman has said there is no threat to the upcoming Eid ul-Fitr.

Besides, special security measures have been taken for 24 hours in Dhaka during the Eid holidays.

He said this at a press conference after visiting the Eid market at Bashundhara Shopping Complex in the capital on Tuesday noon (April 2).

DMP commissioner said, "There is no threat centering the Eid festival as The capital becomes empty during the long Eid holidays. Security has been arranged keeping this in mind in the security plan."

He said about 1.5 crore people will go out of Dhaka during the Eid holidays. At this time Dhaka city remains empty. So we would advise the city dwellers to be aware of their valuables and be aware. Special security measures have been taken by the police for 24 hours ahead of Eid.