Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The government has taken nine decisions to tighten security at the Secretariat, focusing on access control, vehicle management, visitor pass issuance and building-specific security measures.

The decisions were taken at a high-level meeting on strengthening security at the Secretariat held on October 4, chaired by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani, according to the minutes of the meeting available on Monday.

The meeting was attended by the relevant secretaries and the Inspector General of Police.

As per the decisions, police on duty will regularly monitor compliance with instructions on vehicle entry, movement and parking inside the Secretariat premises and take necessary action in case of any violation.

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