No untoward incident will happen during Eid vacations: Home secretary
He emphasised that nationwide security vigilance remains in effect as usual
Home Secretary Nasimul Ghani today (24 March) assured that no untoward incidents will occur across the country during the upcoming nine-day Eid vacation, as strict security measures have been put in place.
"We are fully alert, along with the police force, to ensure a peaceful Eid holiday. The current stability in law and order will continue," he said during a press briefing followed the signing of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) between Bangladesh and Australia at the Home Ministry in the secretariat.
He emphasised that nationwide security vigilance remains in effect as usual.
Additionally, he stated that two officers from the Home Ministry have been assigned to oversee security arrangements round the clock.
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Responding to a question, the home secretary confirmed that there are no known security threats ahead of Eid.
At the event, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam and Commander of the Australian Border Force, Mark Whitechurch signed the SOP on behalf of Bangladesh and Australia respectively at the home ministry.
Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) and Australian High commissioner Susan Ryle were present at the signing ceremony.
