Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Monday said special security measures will be taken in and around the Central Shaheed Minar, all the divisional cities, districts and upazilas for smooth observance of Language Martyrs' Day.
The Home Minister came up with the information while talking to reporters after a meeting over the law and order situation with the law enforcement agencies at the Secretariat.
The Central Shaheed Minar and its adjoining areas will remain under CCTV surveillance, he said .
Fire extinguishing arrangements will be kept in different important areas including the Central Shaheed Minar to take instant action in case of any emergency while first aid, drinking water and mobile toilets will be available in the Shaheed Minar area, he added.
Replying to a question about the draft of the Narcotics Control Act-2020, which was approved in principal in the Cabinet today, the Minister said “I do not want to say anything in this regard.”