The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has taken extensive security measures across the country to ensure peaceful celebration of Christmas.

It has intensified nationwide intelligence surveillance and deployed an adequate number of personnel since December 23.

Sources at the RAB headquarters said its dog squad and bomb disposal unit are conducting round-the-clock sweeping operations at important churches, places of worship and major event venues.

Besides, Rab's commando teams have been kept  standby to deal with any emergency situation.

Checkposts have been set up at key points including churches and important locations in metropolitan cities, district towns and upazila levels.

Besides, necessary reserve forces have been kept ready in all metropolitan areas and important district towns, said a RAB media releaes.

RAB’s cyber monitoring teams are maintaining round-the-clock online surveillance to prevent the spread of rumours and false information in the virtual space.

CCTV monitoring is being conducted at important churches and event venues by Christmas Celebration Committees. Volunteers appointed by the committees along with on-duty RAB members are carrying out searches.

Special measures have also been taken to prevent harassment, eve-teasing and sexual harassment of women attending churches and programmes.

RAB battalions are coordinating with local representatives and other law enforcement agencies through their respective control rooms.

RAB has requested the public to inform them through hotline: 01777720029  regarding attempts to sabotage or disrupt communal harmony surrounding Christmas.

Considering the movement of foreign diplomats, VIPs, prominent Christian community members and clergy during Christmas programmes, RAB said it is ensuring venue security through intelligence-based risk assessment.