Additional traffic police will be deployed across the capital to ease congestion and ensure smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, a senior Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) official said on Monday.

Md Anisur Rahman, Additional Commissioner (Traffic) of the DMP, made the announcement at a coordination meeting with representatives of shopping malls and business communities held at the DMP headquarters on Monday.

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In his speech, chief of the DMP's Traffic division urged business owners to remain vigilant alongside police so that roads remain free from congestion and pedestrians can move freely on footpaths during Ramadan.

Anisur Rahman also called on shopping mall authorities to deploy volunteers in front of and around their establishments to help manage crowds and traffic flow.

The meeting discussed overall security, law and order, and traffic management in shopping centres across the Dhaka metropolitan area ahead of Ramadan.

Speaking at the event, Md Sarwar, Additional Commissioner (Admin) of DMP, said traffic congestion remains one of the major problems in Dhaka city.

He said, alongside members of the Traffic Division and Crime Division, additional police personnel will be deployed during Ramadan to reduce traffic congestion.

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Sarwar urged all to comply with traffic rules and expressed hope that with sincere cooperation from all quarters, the holy month of Ramadan would pass smoothly.

Senior DMP officials, including joint police commissioners, deputy police commissioners and representatives of various shopping malls and business bodies, attended the meeting and shared their opinions on ensuring security during Ramadan.