Tight security ahead of 31st night

Dhaka Metropolitan Police has tightened the security around the capital on the eve of the 31st night, to ensure proper safety of people.    The DMP chief said that the law enforcers will deal with iron hands if anyone wants to create any untoward situation centring the 31st Night, reports BSS.

Director General of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) M Khurshid Hossain said that all sorts of security measures have been taken across the country, including Dhaka, to mark the New Year as well as 31st Night.

"The security system has been developed to face any kind of unpleasant circumstances. Dog squads, bomb disposal units and other plainclothes security personnel will also be deployed to make sure security for the city dwellers as well as common people," he said."We have been working to thwart any kind of militant activities," he said.

Home Minister said that all bars will remain closed for 24 hours from 6 pm on December 31 to 6 pm of the next day to avert untoward incidents.