Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Police have ruled out security threats ahead of the Bangla Academy Book Fair 2026.

Speaking at Suhrawardy Udyan on Wednesday about the security plan for the fair, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner Md Sarwar said the force has implemented overall security measures, as in previous years.

"We don't see any risks around the book fair, but all precautions have been set."

He added that books deemed offensive to religious sentiments will be monitored, with specialised police units assigned to oversee such matters.

The book fair is scheduled to begin on Feb 26 and will continue until Mar 15, as per the annual tradition.

Outlining security arrangements, officer Sarwar said a police control room set up i...