DAHKA: Police have taken strict security measures with the deployment of around 16,000 forces for smooth celebration of 'Amar Ekushey' and International Mother Language Day on Thursday (Feb 21).

Police officials said along with 6,000 forces, they would deploy several teams of dog squad, bomb squads and install CCTV monitoring system in and around the Central Shaheed Minar.

Apart from that 10,000 police officers will be deployed throughout the capital city to ensure security of people.   

DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia on Tuesday (Feb 19) visited the Shaheed Minar area to inspect the security measures taken in observance of the Ekushey February.

While briefing the media, the DMP Commissioner said a four-tier security measure has been taken surrounding the Central Shaheed Minar centering this year's International Mother Language Day to be celebrated on Thursday.

Apart from around 16,000 forces, they would install archways, barricades and CCTVs to ensure the safety measures, he added.

Detectives, SWAT, Bomb Disposal Units and Crime Scene Vehicles will remain standing to thwart any untoward situation. The entire area will be swiped with dog squads. 
 
Besides, several teams of plain-clothes policemen would remain patrolling everywhere, he added.

Asked, the commissioner said they have no information of any possible militant attacks or subversive activities. But they are prepared to face any kind of untoward incidents.

After paying homage to language movement martyrs by VIPs including the president, the prime minister, speaker, deputy speaker and foreign diplomats, the Shaheed Minar will be opened for all to pay tributes.

Other people will have to enter the area through Palashi intersection and leave the place through Doyel Chattar and Chan Kha Pool after placing wreaths.

BDST: 1447 HRS, FEB 19, 2019
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