RAB helicopter hovers in Dhaka sky as security strengthened on New Year’s Eve

The law enforcers have covered the capital under a security blanket on New Year’s Eve.

Police earlier said there would be tight security in Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara and Dhaka University areas on Sunday.

RAB uses sniffer dogs to check vehicles going into the diplomatic enclave of Gulshan as part of the security measures on the New Year's Eve in capital Dhaka.

The Rapid Action Battalion has brought it helicopters that are hovering over the city with searchlights on.

RAB personnel take position on the street as law enforcers come out in full force in the capital on Sunday evening to ensure security on the 31st night.

RAB Additional Director General Col Anwar Latif told a press briefing at Gulshan-2 roundabout that the helicopters would be at work until 12:30am on Monday.

The dog squad personnel of RAB take position on the street as law enforcers come out in full force in the capital on Sunday evening to ensure security on the 31st night.

Police and RAB have also set up check posts at key points.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police earlier banned open-air programmes and rooftop parties on New Year’s Eve. No fireworks are allowed.

Entry to Hatirjheel, Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara and Dhaka University areas are restricted from 8pm Sunday to Monday morning.