Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken comprehensive and coordinated security measures for Eid-ul-Fitr congregations across the capital and no specific threat has been detected.
Acting DMP Commissioner Md Sarwar made the remarks on Thursday while briefing reporters after inspecting security arrangements at the National Eidgah.
A total of 1,771 Eid congregations are set to be held at 121 Eidgahs and 1,599 mosques in Dhaka, he said.
He said the main congregation at the National Eidgah Maidan will begin at 8:30am where over 35,000 devotees are expected to offer prayers.
Five congregations will also be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, with the first starting at 7:00am.
In addition, the Dhaka North City Corporation will organise an Eid congregation at the old Trade Fair ground in Agargaon.
Besides three congregations will be held in Dhaka on Friday following Eid celebration in Saudi Arabia, while eight other congregations will be arranged by the Shia community on the the same day.
Sarwar said DMP has adopted coordinated and comprehensive security measures for all Eid congregations, including at the National Eidgah and Baitul Mukarram mosque.
Responding to a query on security concerns, he said there is no threat but intelligence agencies remain active and will inform law enforcement agency if any issue arises, ensuring preparedness to tackle any situation.
He added that multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place at the National Eidgah, including archways and metal detectors at entry points, along with CCTV surveillance across the venue and surrounding area.
Barricades will be set up at Matsya Bhaban, Jatiya Press Club and Shikkha Bhaban area to restrict vehicular movement, allowing only pedestrians to access the Eidgah.
Police patrol will be active around the venue, and all attendees must enter through designated gates.
The area will also be swept by CTTC dog squads and Special Branch teams, while DMP’s bomb disposal unit will remain on standby. Members of SWAT, DB in plain clothes and CTTC will be deployed to ensure an additional security tiers.
Coordination with other law enforcement agencies will be maintained, while fire service units and emergency medical teams will remain ready.
On traffic management, the acting DMP commissioner said diversions will be in place at Zero Point crossing, Government Employees Hospital, High Court crossing, Press Club link road, Foreign Ministry rear lane, Paltan crossing, Police Control Room gap and Matsya Bhaban crossing. Devotees will have to walk from these points to reach the Eidgah.
He urged the city dwellers not to bring bags or any items to the venue and to cooperate with security checks.
Any suspicious activity should be reported to nearby police or by calling 999.
Sarwar also said adequate police will be deployed across the capital during Eid, including deployment of traffic sergeants to prevent over speeding on city roads.