Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) Chief Additional Commissioner Shafiqul Islam announced that police will provide maximum security for transporting wedding jewelry after Eid. Speaking at a press conference at the DMP Media Center on Sunday, March 22, 2026, he said anyone needing protection while moving jewelry from hotels or community centers to homes can contact their nearest police station for assistance.

He added that citizens were earlier advised to keep gold ornaments or valuables at police stations or bank vaults during the Eid holidays. The police will also ensure security for transporting money or valuable items. Regarding overall safety in Dhaka during the Eid period, Shafiqul Islam stated that adequate measures were taken and no major incidents occurred on Eid day.

The DB chief further mentioned that 80 teams patrol during the day and 40 at night, with two standby teams ready to respond immediately to any request for help.