Dhaka, May 24 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has been closely monitoring the movement of vehicles carrying sacrificial animals to ensure that they are not forcibly diverted to any specific market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, says its chief.

RAB Director General Md Ahsan Habib Palash came up with the remark while briefing reporters after visiting the Gabtoli Cattle Market in the capital on Sunday.

During the briefing, he said security measures have already been tightened across the country, including in the capital, to keep law and order normal centring on Eid-ul-Azha.

Besides, the elite force has set up checkposts in Dhaka city and other parts of the country as part of ensuring security, the RAB chief said.

He said control rooms have be...