Worried over security during Eid, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she was very worried about security during the Eid-ul Fitr congregations as various threats always keep surfacing through social media.

“I was really very worried during Eid Jamaats as (terror) incidents are happing. We paid a special attention so that no untoward incident occurs,” she said replying to a question at a press conference at Gono Bhaban this afternoon.

The press conference was arranged to brief the outcomes of her tri-nation tour to Japan, Saudi Arabia and Finland from May 28 to June 7.

The prime minister said different types of treat come always in many ways through social media. “But I don’t want to frighten others saying all these,” she said.

“Whenever any information (over militant threats) is received, we take necessary action immediately following investigations by intelligence agencies,” she said.

Sheikh Hasina said the Eid Jamaats were held in a nice manner as the intelligence agencies, Rab and police worked sincerely.

Referring to the Sholakia Eid congregation attack, she said such incidents could be prevented this time.

She urged people to remain alert so that the ongoing pace of the country’s development is no way hampered.