Dhaka, Jan 17 (UNB)--Measures have been taken to organise the upcoming Biswa Ijtema peacefully and safely, said Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, inspector general of police (IGP).

The IGP said this while presiding over a meeting ahead of Biswa Ijtema at police headquarters in the city on Wednesday.

The first phase of Biswa Ijtema will be held from February 2 to February 4 and the second phase from February 9 to February 11.

Uniformed and plainclothes police will be deployed for the security of devotees including foreigners arriving at the Biswa Ijtema ground,

The law enforcement forces will also ensure security through helicopters, watch towers, dog squads, bomb disposal units and CCTV cameras, he added.

The government has taken all-out preparations to ensure the smooth holding of Biswa Ijtema in two phases.

At that time, the IGP expressed his satisfaction with the overall security management taken by the two groups for the Ijtema.

The meeting was attended by senior police officers, representatives of various intelligence agencies, government offices and leaders from Tabligh.