A comprehensive five-tier security measures have been taken for smooth main congregation of Eid-ul-Azha at National Eidgah in the capital, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman.
There is no threat of terrorist attack during Eid and law enforcers are prepared to deal with any situation, he added.
He told this after observing the overall law and order situation of the National Eidgah Maidan in the capital on Sunday.
Replying to a question, the DMP Commissioner said there is no information of any kind of militant activity in the Dhaka Metropolitan Police area. Still, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has taken security measured into consideration.
Habibur Rahman also said all security measures have been strengthened at the National Eidgah ground.
Earlier, he inspected the overall security arrangements in and around the National Eidgah Maidan adjacent to the Supreme Court.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Additional Commissioner Crime and Operations Dr Kh Mahid Uddin, Additional Commissioner Md Ashrafuzzaman, CTTC Chief Additional Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman, Additional Commissioner Mohammad Haroon Or Rashid and senior officers of various police units were present at the time.
