According to reports, comprehensive security measures have been planned across Dhaka to ensure the peaceful and orderly observance of Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day on Saturday (21 February).

• Enhanced security will be maintained at the Shaheed Minar premises and Azimpur Graveyard to prevent any untoward incidents and manage public gatherings.
• The President and the Prime Minister are scheduled to pay homage to the language martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar in the early hours of Saturday (21 February).
• Law enforcement agencies will enforce additional security measures for 30 minutes after the President and Prime Minister pay homage to facilitate tributes by dignitaries.
• Meanwhile, authorities at Dhaka University have announced that security will be tightened at all campus entrances from 1900 hours (local time) on Friday (20 February).
• As part of the observances, a silent procession and Prabhat Pheri will begin at 0630 hours (local time) on Saturday (21 February) from the premises in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s residence.
• The procession, led by DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan, will proceed via Udayan School and conclude at the Central Shaheed Minar.
• DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has directed all concerned agencies to remain alert and proactive, while intelligence agencies were instructed to intensify surveillance and monitoring activities.