Foolproof security for Dhaka Intl Trade Fair
BSS, Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) yesterday said they made all required arrangements to enforce a stringent security vigil as the month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair, 2019 is set to begin in the capital on January 9.
We have taken a tight and coordinated security arrangement for foolproof security in and around of the trade fair venue deploying a large number of police force, DMP Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia said ahead of the fair.
He said in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, police would keep an eye on the venue and everyone will have to pass through metal detectors and archways there.
The DMP chief said hawkers and baggers would be debarred from roaming around the venue which would be brought under closed circuit camera televisions.
The DMP, he said would install a makeshift control room, lost and found centre, medical centre and four help desks to facilitate visitors while special police teams would be in place to stop ticket black marketing and eve-teasing.
He has warned of taking stern action against the food courts which would not show price list. The DMP chief requested all the people concerned to discharge their professional duties with utmost sincerity and professionalism.
Another report adds: Traffic division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in their simultaneous drives on the city streets on Friday filed 4,271 cases against different modes of vehicles for traffic rule violation. It also realised Taka 19.84 lakh as fine for traffic rule violation, said an official release.
