The government has taken highest security measures, including surveillance for the Bangla New Year celebrations across the country, says Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan.
“The law enforcement agencies’ capability has increased and they are ready to tackle any challenge,” he told the media after inspecting security measures at Dhaka’s Ramna Park on Saturday (Apr 13).
Kamal said, “Like every year, there is no specific threat. Besides, detectives’ surveillance is on. No one will be able to create any obstruction in the celebration programme,”
“All law enforcement agencies are on high alert across the country,” he added.
The minister also assured that all major celebratory venues will be under CCTV surveillance, and security will be even stricter around the Mongol Shobhajatra procession in the capital.
He added that a cyber security unit is monitoring social media platforms to check rumours during the New Year celebration.
Responding to query, the minister said: “A certain quarter has a habit of spreading false rumours on social media. Our cyber security unit is monitoring the platforms.
“We will leave no stones unturned to ensure a peaceful, safe, and secure celebration of Bangla New Year celebration.”