Ansar's strike force rolls out to tighten security during Eid

The Ansar strike force or ASF has started working along with other law-enforcement agencies to maintain law and order in Dhaka and adjacent districts during the Eid.

The Ansar and VDP members, who went on duty on Saturday, will be in the field until the third day of Eid.

"The director general has posted us in the capital and neighbouring districts based on a demand from the home ministry. We'll work to maintain law and order," ASF Commander Syed Iftehar Ali told bdnews24.com on Sunday.

The special force's 330 members have been posted in parts of the capital. They are providing security to the passengers at Kamalapur Railway Station and Gabtoli, Syedabad and Mohakhali bus stations.

 They are also posted in the city's diplomatic zones and upscale areas, including Gulshan.

The ASF will patrol their designated areas and work to prevent any kind of violent activities.

Four ASF quick response teams or QRT will also be on standby to assist other agencies in any emergency.