Khulna:Law enforcement agencies have increased security measures in Khulna and Bagerhat ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit on Thursday. The Prime Minister is expected to attend various development and cultural programs during the visit.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Special Response Battalion (SRB-6) has already positioned its bomb disposal and dog squad units as part of the security arrangements. SRB-6 Commanding Officer Nistar Ahmed stated that security patrols had been enhanced and plainclothes personnel were deployed in different locations across the districts. Intelligence surveillance has also been strengthened, with the battalion's bomb disposal team and dog squad already operational to ensure safety during the visit.
Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commissioner Md. Sazzadur Rahman confirmed that four-tier security would be provided for the Prime Minister. Police checkpoints have been established at multiple locations throughout the city, with intensified patrols. Police officers will be stationed at all key venues, and plainclothes officers along with intelligence teams will remain active.
Khulna Superintendent of Police Sarker Omar Faruk mentioned that the district police are following the instructions from a security coordination meeting held on Tuesday. Police have inspected the roads along the Prime Minister’s route, including the area from Kudir Bot-tola in Rupsha, and have taken necessary measures to ensure security.
The Prime Minister's itinerary includes leaving his residence for Tejgaon Airport by road at 845 am on Thursday, departing for Mongla port in Bagerhat by helicopter at 915 am, and arriving there at 1000 am. At Mongla port, he will attend a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Invest Bangladesh and China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), and lay the foundation stone for the construction of two container jetties and related infrastructure development.
Following his activities at the port, the Prime Minister will visit the shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) to offer prayers, proceed to Khulna for a brief break, and then inaugurate the second season of ‘Notun Kuri Sports-2026’ at Khulna District Stadium. The visit is scheduled to conclude with the Prime Minister's departure from Khulna by helicopter at 430 pm, arriving in Dhaka at 515 pm.
The district administrations of Bagerhat and Khulna, in collaboration with the Divisional Commissioner's Office, have undertaken extensive preparations and security measures to ensure a smooth and successful visit by the Prime Minister.