"The capital city will become empty during Eid, thus additional security measures will be taken to provide security at residential areas, banks, financial institutions, and gold shops to avoid any untoward incident," he added. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Mohammad Javed Patwary has already given directives to police officials about the security measures. He said: "We will provide security to shopping malls, and markets so that people can shop for their desired products till midnight. "Police is also working to provide stringent security measures at Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj, where the country’s largest congregation will take place," the IGP added. Echoing the same, Kishoreganj Superintendent of Police (SP) Mashrukur Rahman Khaled said: "Four tier security measures will be taken at Sholakia Eidgah Maidan.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 01, 2019 15:33 UTC