Preparations are complete for BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s visit to the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, on Friday. Law enforcement agencies have also stepped-up security measures ahead of his arrival.
Officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), the memorial administration, and the police said Tarique Rahman will pay tribute to the martyrs and those who sacrificed their lives during the Liberation War.
The entire memorial complex has been cleaned since Thursday, including sweeping the premises, carrying out necessary maintenance, and cleaning the lake water.
Dhaka District Police will deploy more than a thousand personnel to ensure security. Alongside uniformed officers, traffic police, Detective Branch (DB) members, and plainclothes personnel will also be on duty.
Anwar Hossain Khan Anu, in-charge of the National Martyrs’ Memorial and Sub-Assistant Engineer of the Savar PWD Division, said they were informed of Tarique Rahman’s visit following his return to the country after exile.
“We have taken advance preparations. The memorial has been cleaned and prepared for the laying of wreaths, and areas likely to be used by guests will be kept especially clean. The entire complex has been swept, and the lakes have been cleaned. Public access may be temporarily restricted if instructed, and police personnel will ensure security,” he added.
Additional Superintendent of Police of Dhaka District (Crime, Operations, and Traffic – North), Arafatul Islam, said special arrangements have been made for Tarique Rahman’s safety. “More than a thousand police personnel will be on duty,” he said.
