Ahead of the arrival of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, law enforcement agencies have imposed strict security measures at the National Memorial in Savar, Dhaka. Journalists were allowed inside the National Memorial until 9am, but after 9:30am, no one has been permitted entry. At present, they are positioned near the main gate of the National Memorial. Anwar Hossain Khan Anu, officer-in-charge of the National Memorial and Assistant Sub-Engineer of Savar Public Works Department, said public and visitor access has been closed since morning. The memorial will be reopened for visitors after Tarique Rahman departs.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 26, 2025 08:51 UTC