Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Wednesday said that maximum measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the passengers and smooth traffic movement to make Eid journey comfortable on roads, waterways and railways.
"During the Eid holidays, people gather at different tourist spots. We have prepared our security plans keeping in mind their safety also", he said.
The IGP made the remarks while speaking to reporters after visiting Sayedabad Bus Terminal in the capital.
DMP Commissioner Khandaker Golam Faruk and senior officials of the DMP were present during the visit.
He said all the units of Bangladesh Police including Dhaka Metropolitan Police, District Police, Highway Police, Naval Police, Railway Police and RAB are working together.
"Our specialised units like SWAT, Crime Scene Unit of CID, Dog Squad, Bomb Disposal Unit and ATU are working for the safety of the passengers", he added.
The IGP said control rooms and sub-control rooms are being set up at important points in different parts of the country, including Dhaka city, and security measures are being monitored so that the passengers can reach their homes safely.