Dhaka, May 7 -- Acting Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Mohammad Sarwar on Thursday directed police officials to remain on highest alert to maintain law and order and prevent crimes ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

He instructed all officers concerned to stay vigilant so that no crime could take place and asked them to place special emphasis on arresting criminals involved in counterfeit currency, drugging gangs, ointment gangs and snatching.

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The acting commissioner issued the directives while addressing senior police officials at the monthly crime review meeting for April 2026 held at the DMP headquarters conference room.

Sarwar also said traff...