The government has "ensured overall security" at its international airports, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday, outlining a series of measures aimed at tightening surveillance and preventing crime in and around airport facilities.
Responding to a question from lawmaker Mohammad Fakhrul Islam during the 23rd sitting of the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, Ahmed said that although security was already in place, authorities were moving to further strengthen protections amid evolving risks.
The session, chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, heard that police and intelligence agencies had adopted a multi-layered strategy combining physical surveillance, technology and inter-agency coordination.
Among the measures described were installation of additional checkpoints at entry and exit points, increased police patrols, and deployment of layered security protocols designed to deter unauthorised access and criminal activity. Officials are also acting on intelligence inputs to pre-empt potential threats.
Ahmed said coordination between police, intelligence services and airport authorities had been intensified, allowing for faster information-sharing and response. Surveillance has been expanded through the installation of CCTV cameras in key locations, alongside the use of advanced screening technologies to prevent prohibited items from entering airport premises.
Authorities are also focusing on crime prevention, with increased monitoring to curb theft and robbery in airport areas. At the same time, new training programmes are being introduced for personnel, covering counter-terrorism, cyber security and emergency response.
The minister added that airports were being equipped with modern baggage handling systems, expanded immigration counters and upgraded scanning machines. Staffing levels are being increased and reorganised, while the introduction of body-worn cameras is intended to improve accountability.
Efforts are also under way to address passenger harassment,
with stricter monitoring and the establishment of dedicated help desks, he said.
The announcement comes as governments across the region continue to reassess aviation security frameworks in response to shifting threat landscapes and rising passenger volumes.
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