, March 2 -- Security has been strengthened in Dhaka's diplomatic area, including around the United States Embassy, amid the current global situation, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Monday.

He made the remarks during a courtesy call by US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen, at his ministry at the Bangladesh Secretariat.

In addition to regular police deployment, the minister said, members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) had been assigned to reinforce security in the Diplomatic Area.

Law enforcement agencies have also been instructed to remain on high alert and take necessary precautionary measures, Salahuddin added.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest, including law and order, secu...