Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- An anti-drone system will be installed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka to prevent unauthorised drone flights, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat says.

Announcing the new measure, he said: "We have seen incidents of unauthorised drones being flown during fire accidents. The airport is a key point installation (KPI) of the state. So, an initiative has been taken to install an anti-drone system to prevent unauthorised drone flights in the airport area. Besides, scanners and equipment related to security must be available in greater numbers than required."

He also said there would be no compromise on ensuring the safety of the country's aviation sector.

"Our goal must be zero comp...