Special Alert Issued at All Airports

Staff Correspondent

In the context of ongoing violence and sabotage in the country, the Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) has ordered special precautions to be taken at all airports in the country. A letter in this regard was sent to all airports in the country from the BCAA headquarters on Tuesday (November 11).

Assistant Director (Public Relations) of Bebichak, Muhammad Kausar Mahmud, said, “Ensuring the safety of passengers is our top priority. We have called on everyone to be aware in the public interest and work in coordination with the relevant security agencies.”

Security measures have been tightened at airports since the recent fire at the cargo house of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. This time, the airport has issued additional precautionary measures.

The letter said that round-the-clock surveillance through CCTV cameras should be ensured at all airports. In addition, patrols should be increased, monitoring should be strengthened and immediate steps should be taken to deal with any untoward situation. In addition, instructions have been given to deploy maximum number of security personnel, strengthen fire surveillance activities and ensure quick response in emergency situations.