Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali today said that a political party, whose activities are banned, and its affiliated organisations are planning subversive acts centring its November 13 "lockdown" programme, but there is no reason for panic.

Speaking at the DMP Media Centre on Minto Road in Dhaka, Sajjat Ali said, "Dhaka residents themselves will resist any attempt at sabotage."

The DMP commissioner noted that social media has recently been flooded with rumours and propaganda aimed at spreading fear ahead of November 13. "A few miscreants are throwing crude bombs from motorcycles and fleeing. We will catch them soon," he said.

He added that security has already been tightened across Dhaka and will be further strengthened in the coming days. "Police officers are being briefed constantly, and several members of the banned party have already been arrested," he said.

According to DMP data, 17 explosions occurred in 15 different locations across Dhaka in recent days, while nine vehicles were set on fire in the last two days. Police have filed 17 cases and arrested 50 suspects in the past 24 hours.

The DMP chief alleged that the party, whose activities have been banned, is secretly conducting political activities through sudden flash processions in different parts of the capital. Since October, they have held 14 such rallies and circulated photos online to show their presence.

So far, 552 people linked to financing, planning, and participating in these processions have been arrested. Police said most of them came from outside Dhaka in exchange for money, joined the rallies, and later left the city.

Sajjat Ali urged Dhaka residents not to provide shelter to strangers and advised hotel and guesthouse owners to verify national identity cards before renting out rooms. He also asked motorcycle owners to be cautious before lending or renting out their vehicles.

"If you see any unknown or suspicious person in your area, inform the nearest police station or call 999," he said.

The DMP commissioner also warned transport owners and workers not to leave vehicles unattended, noting that the most recent arson attacks targeted unattended parked buses.

On the issue of security in and around the High Court, Sajjat Ali said, "The court is a place where people seek justice. We will ensure tight security before November 13, but in a way that does not cause harassment."