Dhaka, April 13 -- Dhaka University metro rail station will remain non-operational on Tuesday (Pahela Baishakh), the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) said on Monday.

Besides, Shahbagh station will remain closed until 12 pm, it said.

The metro rail authorities expressed sincere apologies for the temporary inconvenience caused to passengers.

Extensive security measures have been taken to ensure that people from all walks of life can celebrate the Bengali New Year peacefully, according to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).

Dhaka Metropolitan area has been divided into nine sectors and 14 sub-sectors for effective security management.

A large number of police personnel both in uniform and plainclothes will be deployed in each are...