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Govt briefs diplomats on election preparedness, security measures
The government of Bangladesh on Thursday assured diplomats stationed in Dhaka that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the safety and security of diplomatic missions in the country as per the international norms.
Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam briefed the diplomats at State Guest House Padma this afternoon over the election preparedness and security measures.
It was a short briefing, a diplomatic source told UNB.
The first half of the briefing focused on preparations for the upcoming 13th national election and the second providing reassurance regarding the security of diplomatic missions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the briefing was organised to inform Diplomatic Missions in Dhaka about the updated preparations and security measures taken for the upcoming 13th national elections and referendum.
In the briefing, they were also informed that the Election Commission would welcome foreign election observers and invited them to send election observers.
They were also informed that the law enforcement forces of the country including the armed forces are on high alert and are working hard to maintain law and order.
In this context, the Missions were also assured of their security.
About 40 diplomats stationed in Dhaka were present at the briefing, reports UNB.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited all heads of diplomatic missions and the UN Resident Coordinator's Office to attend the briefing session.