Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The government has instructed all officials and employees working at the Secretariat to keep their identity cards visible at all times while entering and staying inside the premises to strengthen security.

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the directive on Tuesday, saying displaying identity cards was essential to reinforce security, control access and maintain overall discipline at the Secretariat.

It said different categories of visitors, including those attending meetings and entering through one-time passwords (OTPs), also visit the Secretariat, where Prime Minister Tarique Rahman now works every day.

Against this backdrop, displaying identity cards at all times has become particularly important to ensure interna...