Dhaka: Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali today announced that necessary measures have been implemented to ensure security and manage traffic efficiently for the peaceful celebrations of Buddha Purnima, scheduled for May 11. “All necessary preparations regarding security and traffic management have been completed for the upcoming Buddha Purnima celebrations,” stated the DMP Commissioner while leading a coordination meeting at the DMP headquarters.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the DMP chief emphasized that the DMP’s traffic division has formulated comprehensive arrangements to maintain an uninterrupted traffic flow near Buddhist monasteries during the event. Numerous CCTVs and archways have been installed at the Buddha Purnima venues to enhance security measures.
The meeting was attended by representatives from various Buddhist monasteries in Dhaka city, Buddhist religious leaders, intelligence agencies, specialized police units, Dhaka South and North City Corporations, Fire Service and Civil Defence, DPDC, WASA, Public Works, and various government and private service providers. The session commenced with a power point presentation on the overall security plan, delivered by DMP Joint Commissioner (Operations) Mohammad Shahidullah.