, Feb. 27 -- Security measures have been beefed up in Barishal city as the holy month of Ramadan is set to begin, said Shafiqul Islam, Commissioner of Barishal Metropolitan Police (BMP) on Thursday.

"The city will be covered with a four-tier security blanket as law enforcement agencies are playing an active role in preventing theft, mugging and rape across the country," he said while talking at a views-exchange meeting.

Besides, the joint forces will conduct regular drives to prevent extortion and the traffic police will work actively to reduce traffic congestion in the city, said the commissioner.

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