Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed spoke at the Jatiya Sangsad today. Photo: Video Screenshot

SANGSAD BHABAN, April 28, 2026 (BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said the government has undertaken a series of comprehensive initiatives to further strengthen security services at the country’s international airports.

“Overall security at the country’s international airports has already been ensured. However, Bangladesh Police has taken a number of plans and is implementing them to further enhance security services,” he said.

The Home Minister said this in response to a starred tabled question from ruling party lawmaker Mohammed Fakhrul Islam (Noakhali-5) in the House today with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, in the chair.

Elaborating on the measures, he said checkpoints have been set up at entry and exit points as well as other important places while police patrols have been intensified across airport areas.

The minister added, “A multi-layered security system been introduced to ensure effective protection, and necessary actions are being taken based on intelligence inputs to prevent any ill attempt.”

He said security services are being strengthened through coordinated efforts and information sharing among police, intelligence agencies and airport authorities.
Highlighting surveillance system, Salahuddin Ahmed said, “Police surveillance has been increased to prevent theft and snatching incidents, while CCTV cameras have been installed at important places and modern information technology is being used to ensure overall security.”

He further said modern equipment and advanced technology are being deployed, adding, “Scanning system has been strengthened to ensure that no prohibited items can enter airport premises.”

The minister also noted that special training programmes are being conducted to combat terrorism, ensure cyber security and handle emergency situations effectively.

He said security has also been reinforced through the introduction of technology-based modern baggage systems, expansion of immigration counters, and installation of advanced scanning machines, manpower increase and reorganization, and the use of body-worn cameras.

“Strict monitoring has been put in place to prevent passenger harassment, and help desks have been introduced at airports to assist travellers,” he added.