Dhaka, April 28 (V7N) — Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today informed the Jatiya Sangsad that the government has launched a comprehensive suite of initiatives to modernize and fortify security services across the country’s international airports. While asserting that overall security is already guaranteed, the Minister detailed a strategic roadmap being implemented by the Bangladesh Police to elevate safety standards to international benchmarks.

Responding to a starred question from ruling party lawmaker Mohammed Fakhrul Islam (Noakhali-5), the Minister emphasized that the new protocols are designed to create a seamless yet "impenetrable" environment for travelers.
Advanced Surveillance and Technology Integration

A significant portion of the upgrade focuses on high-tech monitoring and prevention. Key measures include:

Intensified Surveillance: Increased police patrols and the installation of high-definition CCTV cameras at all critical junctions to deter theft and snatching.

Smart Policing: The introduction of body-worn cameras for on-duty officers to ensure transparency and accountability during passenger interactions.

Baggage & Cargo Security: Strengthening of scanning systems and the introduction of technology-based modern baggage handling to prevent the entry of prohibited items.

Coordinated Defense and Counter-Terrorism

The Minister highlighted that airport security is no longer a siloed operation but a synchronized effort.

Intelligence-Led Operations: A multi-layered security system now relies heavily on real-time intelligence inputs from various agencies to preempt "ill attempts" or sabotage.

Specialized Training: Personnel are undergoing advanced training modules specifically focused on combating terrorism, ensuring cyber security, and managing large-scale emergency situations.

Passenger Welfare and Infrastructure Expansion

Beyond hardware and patrols, the government is focusing on the "traveler experience" to reduce harassment and congestion.

Immigration Efficiency: Expansion of immigration counters to reduce wait times and the reorganization of manpower to handle peak-hour rushes.

Assistance Hubs: The introduction of help desks to provide immediate support to passengers and strict monitoring to prevent any form of harassment by airport staff or outsiders.

Checkpoints: Rigorous screening at all entry and exit points to maintain a sterile security zone throughout the airport premises.

Minister Salahuddin Ahmed expressed confidence that the integration of modern information technology, combined with increased manpower and coordinated intelligence sharing, will make Bangladesh’s airports some of the most secure transit hubs in the region. The session was chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram.

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