Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General Md Ahsan Habib Palash said on Monday that there is no specific security threat surrounding the Pahela Baishakh celebrations but the elite force remains fully prepared to face any sabotage.
He made the statement while speaking to reporters after inspecting security arrangements at Ramna Batamul in the capital.
He added that RAB has deployed all 15 of its battalions nationwide to ensure a festive and peaceful atmosphere during the celebrations.
A total of 308 patrol teams—including 181 pickup patrol units and 127 motorcycle patrol teams—will remain active in the field until the completion of Baishakhi programmes.
He also said that plainclothes intelligence surveillance has been strengthened.
In Dhaka, special security arrangements have been made at major venues such as Shahbagh, TSC, Suhrawardy Udyan, Rabindra Sarobar, Hatirjheel, Manik Mia Avenue, Bangla Academy, and Ramna Batamul.
Checkposts and observation posts have been established, along with reinforced regular patrolling.
To prevent any potential sabotage, bomb disposal units and dog squads are carrying out sweeping operations and remain on standby.
Adequate reserve forces, control rooms, foot patrols, and CCTV monitoring have also been ensured across the country.
He further said strict monitoring is underway to prevent the spread of rumours, provocative content, or false information.
Special measures have also been taken to ensure women’s safety and to prevent eve-teasing and harassment at celebration venues, he added.
He urged everyone to immediately inform law enforcement agencies if any suspicious activity or security concern is observed.
Expressing optimism, he said this year’s Pahela Baishakh will be celebrated in a peaceful and festive manner, similar to previous years.
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