No security risk around February 21: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman said that there is no security risk around International Mother Language Day and Martyrs' Day on February 21.

Habibur Rahman came up with the remarks while talking to the journalists after visiting the central Shaheed Minar at 11:00am on Monday (February 19).

DMP Commissioner said, "We don't see any security risk at this moment. Still, the police analyzed all kinds of security threats and took action. We have round-the-clock security at the book fair. A control room is set up there with all kinds of security equipment and security units working there through cameras. Police are always ready in case of law and order situation."

Referring to the issue of traffic, the DMP Commissioner further said, "We have taken steps to control the traffic congestion as the people of Dhaka city will come to Shaheed Minar late at night. Traffic will be restricted in some places. Cars can enter here through some places."

He said, "The entire area will be covered by CCTV cameras. Our bomb disposal team, SWAT team, fire service, medical team, and other teams will be on standby at a safe distance. There is round-the-clock surveillance and patrolling in the Shaheed Minar area. Security measures are taken through drone patrolling, mobile patrolling, and cyber patrolling."