MD Raihan, a security guard at an ATM booth near the BNP central office, told Prothom Alo at around 6.30 pm on Saturday that no one came to the BNP office after October 28. The police keeps guard round the clock.
On looking in front of the office on Saturday evening, it was found that ten rod blocks were kept there. Although a 20-member police team performed duty for the last few days, today the number of police officers doubled.
Motijheel division assistant commissioner of police Golam Rouhani said the Awami League had held a rally in Arambagh area on Saturday. Leaders and workers joined the rally via Naya Paltan Road. Security has been increased to ensure that no untoward incident occurs. Apart from this, BNP has a blockade program from Sunday. Therefore, security has been increased in Naya Paltan area.