File PhotoDHAKA, March 2, 2026(BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has stated that security measures in the Diplomatic areas, including the United States embassy have been strengthened in view of the ongoing global situation. He noted that in addition to regular police forces, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed to reinforce security in the Diplomatic Area. During the meeting, both sides discussed various issues of mutual interest, including law and order, security cooperation, curbing illegal migration, counter-terrorism, the SPEAR program for enhancing diplomatic security, and the implementation of Electronic Nationality Verification (ENV). During the discussion, the Ambassador stated that the United States is keen on strengthening its bilateral relations with Bangladesh. Ambassador Christensen emphasized that the US is keen to implement the "Special Programme for Embassy Augmentation and Response (SPEAR)" to consolidate security for the US Embassy and the entire Diplomatic area in Dhaka.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 02, 2026 09:35 UTC