The Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (Ansar-VDP) has begun advance security preparations across the country ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja to ensure peaceful, orderly and safe celebrations.
As part of the preparations, Ansar-VDP personnel are visiting idol-making sites, puja mandaps and temples and holding discussions with puja committee leaders, temple authorities and those involved in making idols.
During the meetings, issues including idol security, law and order during the celebrations and the responsibilities of puja committees and Ansar-VDP members are being discussed.
The activities are being conducted at district and upazila levels under the supervision of Upazila Ansar-VDP officers and trainers, following instructions from Ansar-VDP Director General Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud.
During inspections, officials are emphasising security arrangements at puja venues, entry and exit management, lighting and fire safety. They are also stressing coordination with local administration and law enforcement agencies to prevent any untoward incidents.
Puja committees have been requested to ensure accommodation and necessary facilities for Ansar personnel assigned to security duties during the celebrations.
They have also been asked to cooperate in maintaining overall security and discipline at puja venues and to take prompt, coordinated action in case of emergencies.
Ansar-VDP members are being kept ready for deployment at puja venues across the country to help maintain public safety and law and order during Durga Puja.
The force said its advance preparations and field-level activities would continue in coordination with local administration, law enforcement agencies and puja committees to ensure safe and peaceful celebrations nationwide.
