Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali has urged heightened caution ahead of this year's Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day, citing a "different context" in which the observance will take place.

Speaking at a coordination meeting at the DMP Headquarters on Monday, he said: "This year's observance of Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day is taking place in a changed situation and a different context.

"Everyone must remain alert to prevent any untoward incidents by opportunists."

The meeting was convened to discuss overall security measures and traffic management for the occasion, according to a statement from the DMP, according to bdnews24.com.

The commissioner str...