City dwellers to celebrate Eid peacefully: Minister

State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan assured Tuesday the city dwellers that they would celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in a peaceful manner as in the past, reports UNB.
"Strict security measures have been taken to prevent extortion, mugging and other crimes during the month of Ramadan," he said while briefing reporters after a meeting on security measures ahead of Ramadan at the Home Ministry.
Closed-circuit cameras will be installed in every shopping mall, shopping centre and market in the city to check the incident of robbery, extortion and other crimes, the state  minister added.
About supply of essential commodities as well as possible price hike, Asaduzzaman said that he had accurate information that the supply of essentials would remain sufficient and there was no possibility of any price hike during the month of fasting.
The commerce ministry will monitor the market condition and conduct anti-adulteration drives in the capital during Ramadan, he said.