Foolproof security taken ahead of Ekushey book fair: DMP chief

Foolproof three-tier security measures have been taken ahead of Amar Ekushey Book Fair, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Khandker Golam Faruq.

“Three-tier security measures have been taken ahead of Amar Ekushey Book Fair and ensuring security at the fair is one of the biggest responsibilities of DMP,” he said while talking to reporters over the overall security measures on Tuesday (January 31).

This year security will be tightened at book fair premises, Shaheed Minar to Shahbag and Nilkhet and primary checking teams will be deployed in the areas, said the DMP commissioner.

No vehicles will be allowed at book fair premises, he said adding everyone should enter the fair venue through the archway after metal detector checking.

Every inches of the book fair have been brought under CCTV surveillance and plainclothes police will be deployed alongside regular police members, said Faruq.

Police will patrol the areas in vehicles and motorbikes and CTTC, bomb disposal unit, crime scene van and dog squad will remain alert to tackle any situation, he said.

A medical team and fire fighters will be kept ready at the fair premises.

Senior officials of law enforcement agencies will visit the book fair venue and check the overall security.