The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has stepped up security measures across the capital, setting up checkpoints and increasing patrols and surveillance to ensure public safety, prevent crime and protect vehicles.
DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Md Aktar Hossain disclosed the information on Wednesday (November 11).
He said special security operations were being conducted across different parts of the capital in coordination with various police stations and units.
As part of the operations, police are searching suspicious individuals and vehicles, checking vehicle documents, including those of motorcycles, and monitoring suspicious movements.
Aktar Hossain said police presence had been strengthened on major roads and in crowded public places to prevent crimes such as mugging, theft and robbery.
He added that special attention was being given to ensuring the safety of vehicles and drivers travelling on different roads across the capital.
The DMP said the security operations would continue to ensure the safety of city residents and their property and to prevent criminal activities before they occur.