Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has given important instructions regarding the overall law and order situation and border security in the country, focusing on the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha. After a high-level meeting at the Secretariat on Tuesday (May 12), he said that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been put on maximum alert to prevent any kind of ‘push-in’ or illegal entry through the border.
The Home Minister mentioned that the process of discussion through diplomatic channels with the Central Government of India regarding barbed wire fencing on the border is going on. He said, “Our main aim is to ensure safety and be vigilant to ensure that there is no push-in in any way.
Government has taken a series of plans to ensure smooth Eid-ul-Azha. The main decisions taken in the meeting are that 15 livestock markets will be established in Dhaka North City Corporation and 11 in South City Corporation. Adequate law enforcement forces will be deployed along with the installation of CCTV cameras at every market.
Strict steps have been taken to stop extortion in livestock vehicles. The minister requested to call the hotline number 166113 for immediate remedy in case of any such incident.
Special monitoring cell will be active for 7 days before Eid and 7 days after it, which will monitor the situation all over the country round the clock.
Government has allocated Tk 20 crore for proper preservation of sacrificial animal skins, through which salt will be provided free of charge.
The Home Minister has assured that any kind of harassment in animal trucks or boats will not be tolerated. Special instructions have been given to all forces, including the highway police, to ensure the safety of people at home during the Eid journey.
