River Police has taken special security measures to ensure the journey of Eid holiday makers smooth and safe across Bangladesh.
"The River Police is committed to keep the Eid journey on waterways smooth and safe across the country," River Police Chief and Additional IGP Md Shafiqul Islam said.
He said the river police will perform their duties at all waterways and water transport terminals across the country to ensure safety of the Eid passengers.
On the occasion of upcoming holy Eid-ul-Fitr, a meeting was held at its headquarters on law and order and maritime traffic management with River Police chief Md Shafiqul Islam in the chair.
In the meeting, he said many people will travel to various tourist spots and historic places in the country during the Eid.
The River Police will have also special surveillance teams on the movement of vessels and passenger launches to ensure security on the waterways, Shafiqul Islam said.
"Life is more valuable than time. So, we will have special care about passenger vessels so that they can't carry extra passengers and ply over speed," he added.
He expressed his hope that an accident-free and safe Eid journey would be possible with cooperation of all.
Representatives of government, private organizations, waterways and river police officers were present in the meeting.
Besides, the River Police has taken special security measures from April 17 to 27, 2023 to make the journey using waterways easier and safer during the Eid.
In case of any problem on the waterways, the river police will take necessary action after getting informed through its control room number 01320169598 or national emergency service number 999.
