Dhaka: Acting Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Md Sarwar has instructed police members to remain alert to ensure smooth and safe journeys for people during the upcoming Eid holidays. He noted that most people would leave Dhaka during Eid and urged all police personnel to stay vigilant to prevent crimes such as robbery, mugging, and other criminal activities during this period.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the DMP Commissioner made these remarks while addressing DMP members at the monthly crime review meeting for February 2026, held at the DMP headquarters conference room on Thursday. Sarwar emphasized the importance of police members performing their duties with complete honesty to enhance the image and efficiency of the police force. He also announced that additional police forces would be deployed during Eid to ensure safe and orderly travel for passengers.
In his speech, Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) S N Md Nazrul Islam highlighted the need for visible improvement in the law and order situation. He instructed officials to maintain special monitoring and supervision at major bus and launch terminals, including Gabtoli, Mohakhali, Sayedabad, Kamalapur, and Sadarghat, during the Eid travel period. He also directed that patrol duties be increased across Dhaka city based on beat areas during the Eid holidays to enhance police presence and patrolling in every locality.
Nazrul Islam further emphasized the importance of regular monitoring to ensure that CCTV cameras installed at Eid markets and shopping malls are functioning properly. He reiterated the commitment to a zero-tolerance policy in maintaining law and order during this period.
At the meeting, the acting DMP commissioner rewarded police officers of different ranks in various categories in recognition of their good performance in maintaining law and order, controlling crime, and ensuring public safety in the capital during February.