CHATTOGRAM, April 12, 2025 (BSS)- The authorities of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), Rapid
Action Battalion (RAB) and district police have taken extra security measures to avert any untoward
incident on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year.

CMP issued some important instructions on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1432. The authority urged
to abide by these guidelines for the protection of public safety and law and order.

The authorities took decision to deploy 3,850 police personnel for uninterrupted celebration of Pahela
Baishakh in the city and district.

CMP sources said, they would deploy 2,650 police personnel at 92 points and set up 32 check posts in
different strategic places in the metropolis as part of its security measures.

RAB will also deploy over 350 personnel in Chattogram, Cox's bazar, Feni and Comilla cities to maintain
law and order, RAB media wing sources said.

Over 1800 police personnel will be kept for vigil at important places in Chattogram including upazila
headquarters on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, said CMP sources.

Special security measures will be taken especially at the biggest Baishakhi Mela celebration venues -
DC Hill, CRB area, Patenga sea beach and Shilpakala Academy, CMP sources added.

Besides, different tourist spots and amusement parks including Foy's Lake, Swadhinata Park, Parky Sea
Beach, Chattogram University campus and Sitakunda Eco Park will be brought under the security net.