, Feb. 16 -- Additional traffic police will be deployed across the capital to ease congestion and ensure smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, a senior Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) official said on Monday.

Md Anisur Rahman, Additional Commissioner (Traffic) of the DMP, made the announcement at a coordination meeting with representatives of shopping malls and business communities held at the DMP headquarters on Monday.

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In his speech, chief of the DMP's Traffic division urged business owners to remain vigilant alongside police so that roads remain free from congestion and pedestrians can move freely on footpaths during Ramadan.

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