MRT police deployed at each metro train to oversee security

The authorities have deployed MRT police personnel at the Dhaka Metro Rail aimed at ensuring overall security.   

"We have deployed two policemen at every train for ensuring security to travellers," Deputy General Manager (Security) of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited Major (Retd) Mohammad Zakir Siddique told BSS on Tuesday.

The MRT Police have been entrusted with managing large crowds, easing passenger concerns alongside ensuring security and the deployment will continue until further order, he said.  

The MRT Police started formal operation on Oct 9, 2023, with 500 personnel headed by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police under the supervision of the Police Headquarters.

The government approved the formation of the MRT Police on May 24, 2023to oversee the security of the mass rapid transit system.

The first metro rail in Dhaka was inaugurated on Dec 29, 2022, running from Uttara's Diabari to Agargaon.