RAB steps up nationwide intel surveillance to ensure safe Eid celebrations

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has intensified intelligence surveillance and beefed up security measures across the country to avert any untoward incident  and ensure the smooth and peaceful celebration of Eid-ul-Azha.

Legal and Media Wing Director of the police unit MZM Intekhab Chowdhury made the disclosure while briefing reporters on Friday noon on the National Eidgah premises in the capital.

He briefed the media on the security arrangements undertaken by RAB at the National Eidgah and other major Eid congregations across the country, according to a UNB report.

"Like every year, RAB has taken special security measures centering Eid-ul-Azha and strengthened intelligence surveillance nationwide to ensure public safety," he said.

He added that security has been beefed up at major Eid venues including the National Eidgah, Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Sholakia Eidgah, Dinajpur Eidgah, and other significant locations. 

Security sweeps are being conducted, while watch towers, striking forces, mobile patrols, observation posts, check posts, and CCTV monitoring are in place.

To respond to any emergency situation, RAB’s bomb disposal units and dog squads are on standby, he said.

Regarding the safe return of home-bound people, the RAB spokesperson said enhanced surveillance and patrol activities are underway at bus terminals, railway stations, launch terminals, and ferry ghats to prevent overcharging, black market ticketing, overloading, harassment, and criminal activities such as muggings and extortion. RAB is also conducting regular patrols along highways to prevent extortion during the transportation of sacrificial animals.

Security has also been heightened at key shopping malls, markets, and recreational spots through increased static patrols to ensure that people can shop and celebrate in a festive and secure environment.

Moreover, RAB has reinforced vigilance and patrols at residences, workplaces, malls, and other establishments in Dhaka and across the country to prevent theft and robbery during the Eid holidays.

RAB urged all citizens, including cattle traders, to contact the RAB control room for assistance in case of any emergency.