Chattogram: The authorities of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and district police have taken extra security measures to avert any untoward incident on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year. CMP issued some important instructions on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1432 and urged the public to abide by these guidelines for the protection of public safety and law and order.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the authorities have decided to deploy 3,850 police personnel for the uninterrupted celebration of Pahela Baishakh in the city and district. CMP sources confirmed that 2,650 police personnel would be deployed at 92 points, with 32 check posts set up in different strategic places in the metropolis as part of the security measures.
RAB will also deploy over 350 personnel in Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Feni, and Comilla cities to maintain law and order, according to RAB media wing sources. Over 1,800 police personnel will be on vigil at important places in Chattogram, including upazila headquarters, on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, as stated by CMP sources.
Special security measures will be taken at the biggest Baishakhi Mela celebration venues such as DC Hill, CRB area, Patenga sea beach, and Shilpakala Academy, CMP sources added. Additionally, different tourist spots and amusement parks, including Foy’s Lake, Swadhinata Park, Parky Sea Beach, Chattogram University campus, and Sitakunda Eco Park, will be brought under the security net.