Home Secretary Nasimul Ghani has assured everyone that no untoward incidents will occur across the country during the upcoming nine-day Eid-ul-Fitr vacation, as strict security measures have been put in place.
"We are fully alert, along with the police force, to ensure a peaceful Eid holiday. The current stability in law and order will continue," he said during a press briefing followed by the signing of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) between Bangladesh and Australia at the Home Ministry in the secretariat on Monday.
He said that nationwide security vigilance remains in effect as usual. Additionally, two officers from the Home Ministry have been assigned to oversee security arrangements around the clock, he added.
Responding to a question, the home secretary confirmed that there are no known security threats ahead of Eid.
The home secretary said the visa centre of Australia in Dhaka might start functioning after Eid-ul-Fitr.
"From now on, Bangladeshi citizens will be able to obtain Australian visas directly from Dhaka," he added.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam and Commander of the Australian Border Force Mark Whitechurch signed the SOP on behalf of Bangladesh and Australia respectively at the Home Ministry.
Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle were present at the signing ceremony.
