RAB beefs up special security measures ahead of Pahela Baishakh

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has taken special security measures to celebrate the Bengali New Year 1432. Even cyber surveillance has been beefed up to ensure that no one can spread propaganda on the occasion of the New Year, said RAB Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman.

He made the remarks on Sunday (April 13) morning at Ramna Batamul while talking to reporters on the security arrangements ahead of the Pahela Baishakh.

Across the country, 224 RAB pickup patrols and 122 motorcycle patrols will be active. In addition, a total of 2,449 RAB members, including 413 in plainclothes, will be deployed, the RAB DG said.

Shahidur said, “Special security measures including motorcycle patrols, vehicle patrols, checkposts, observation towers, and intelligence surveillance have been adopted to ensure security at the spots where New Year programmes are observed.

He further said, “We have taken all necessary measures to ensure the event is held smoothly and peacefully.”