DHAKA: Disaster Management and Relief ministry on Friday came up with a statement that requested people to take help of local police to avoid any untoward situation while delivering zakat.

The ministry came up with the statement with the view to stop the recurrence of incident like Mymensingh.

At least 27 women and children were trampled to death and several others injured beneath a crush of people making their way to collect zakat clothes at Nurani Jorda factory in Mymensingh early Friday.

The statement also asked police administration to extend its helping hand in such incidents.

Meanwhile, Police headquarters (HQ) also on Friday came up with a directive that said information of delivering zakat or any such rally has to be provided to the police at least one day in advance.

AIG (media & public relations) of police Nazrul Islam said the Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque requested everyone to take the help of law enforcing agency to ensure security of people in any large rally like delivering zakat.

He further said there will be chances to inform the police superintendent or officer-in-charge (OC) at least one day in advance.

AIG Nazrul Islam also asked to visit www.police.gov.bd, the police website to collect mobile phone numbers or e-mail addresses of OC or police station concerned.

The police high-up also warned saying they would take actions for holding any such rally without informing police that would jeopardize the security of people.

BDST: 2130 HRS, JULY 10, 2015
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