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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has taken special security measures across the country including capital Dhaka, marking Eid-ul-Fitr as in previous years.
As part of the initiative, RAB’s Acting Director General Colonel Iftekhar Ahmed on Friday inspected Sadarghat Launch Terminal in the capital and reviewed the overall security arrangements, UNB reports.
RAB’s Legal and Media Wing said multi-layered security arrangements have been adopted to ensure that people across the country can celebrate Eid without disruption.
To ensure overall security, RAB has set up control rooms, striking reserves, foot and mobile patrols, vehicle scanners, observation posts, checkpoints and CCTV monitoring system.
Special surveillance has been ensured at bus terminals, railway stations, launch terminals, ferry ghats and other crowded places to provide security for homebound people during Eid journey.
RAB also warned that strict action will be taken against any irregularities involving ticket manipulation or overcharging passengers.
Security has been tightened at important Eid congregations including the National Eidgah, Sholakia Eidgah and Dinajpur Eidgah.
Necessary security sweeping and CCTV coverage will be ensured at these venues.
In addition, RAB has increased patrols and surveillance to prevent theft and robbery at residences, workplaces and shopping malls during the Eid holidays, it said.
The elite force also said its cyber monitoring team is maintaining round-the-clock surveillance online to prevent the spread of rumours, provocative content and misinformation centering Eid-ul-Fitr.