Law enforcement agencies, including the Rapid Action Battalion, have set up checkposts in important areas of Dhaka and are carrying out searches on vehicles and people to prevent any kind of vandalism or untoward incident during New Year celebrations.
“Like in previous years times, we have taken measures for security across the country. In Dhaka where we are standing, keeping in mind the importance of places like this elite area and the diplomatic zone next to it, we are fulfilling our duty by setting up checkposts at different places,” RAB chief M Khurshid Hossain told reporters at a press conference at in Gulshan on Sunday night.
“We will certainly celebrate and welcome the new year, but it has to be with family in a good environment avoiding extravagance,” he added.
The RAB director general also urged everyone to follow instructions issued by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) keeping the upcoming election in mind.