The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has introduced special security measures across Bangladesh for Eid-e-Miladunnabi, to be observed on Wednesday, August 26. In a press release issued Tuesday by its Legal and Media Wing, RAB said it had intensified regular patrols and plainclothes intelligence surveillance to ensure religious programmes are held without disruption. Personnel will be deployed at venues as required.

RAB said intelligence activities have been increased to prevent any vested group, suspicious individual or organisation from carrying out attacks, sabotage or other harmful activities around the observances. The force is also monitoring possible provocative or controversial actions that could worsen the law-and-order situation.

RAB has kept its bomb disposal unit and dog squad ready for emergencies. It has also strengthened cyber patrols to identify social-media posts, comments or images that spread rumours, misinformation, propaganda or communal provocation. The force urged people to celebrate in a peaceful and safe environment and asked them to inform nearby law-enforcement agencies about suspicious people, objects or activities.