Published: 01:17 AM, 19 May 2026
All govt organizations will make Eid journey safe by coordinated efforts: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has called upon all government organizations to work in coordination to ensure a safe and smooth Eid journey for homebound passengers.
He made the remarks on Monday while addressing a coordination meeting on overall security and traffic management in the Dhaka metropolitan area ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha at the DMP Headquarters in the capital.
The Commissioner said a special police drive against extortionists, robbers, and drug peddlers is currently underway and will continue during the Eid period.
He also reiterated that no additional passengers would be allowed on launches operating on waterways. At the same time, he urged all concerned authorities not to dig up roads during the Eid holidays to avoid public suffering and traffic congestion.
At the meeting, DMP Joint Commissioner of Police (Operations) Mohammad Shahidullah presented the overall security plan. Representatives from different intelligence agencies and specialized police units, the Department of Shipping, Bangladesh Road Transport Owners Association and Federation, Bangladesh Truck Covered Van Owners Association, Bangladesh Truck Drivers Workers Federation, Bangladesh Bus-Truck Owners Association, Launch Workers Association, BKMEA, BGMEA, GMP, BIWTA, Roads and Highways Department, DSCC, DNCC, Fire Service and Civil Defence, Bus Owners Association, Launch Owners Association, and various government and private service providers were present at the event.
