Security tightened
Security measures have been tightened for Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1418 on April 14, 2010. Around 33,000 personnel from Rab, police and other intelligence agencies will wrap the country in a security blanket to ensure smooth celebrations.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Hassan Mahmood Khandker yesterday at a press briefing at his office said, "We hope the nation will be able to celebrate the festival without any fear."
Additional IGPs Zaved Patwary and Shah Jaman Raj, Director General of Rapid Action Battalion Mokhlesur Rahman and Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Benazir Ahmed, among others, were present at the briefing.
Police headquarters sources said apart from setting up closed circuit televisions (CCTV) and archways, special drives will be conducted to catch criminals and sniff illegal drugs.
The law enforcers will remain on high alert to guard against militant activities, the IGP said.
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