Dhaka: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General Benazir Ahmed on Thursday said that RAB has taken all out security measures alongside other law enforcing agencies so that home-bound people can reach their destinations safely during Eid journey.

Briefing reporters while visiting Kamalapur Railway Station, the RAB DG said 7-8 million people will leave Dhaka for their home to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their near and dear ones.

‘We have taken all-out security measures so that the home-bound people can reach their destinations as well as return to Dhaka safely,’ said Benazir.

He also said temporary camps of RAB have been set up in the bus stands, railway stations and launch terminals outside Dhaka for security of passengers.

This year, there has not been reported so far any unpleasant incident during Tarabi prayers and Seheri, excepting some stray incidents, added the RAB DG.