Security enhanced at city’s diplomatic zone

The government has increased security measures in the diplomatic zone of Gulshan and Baridhara, in response to the protests demanding an end to the genocide in Gaza and the establishment of an independent Palestine state. 

The army, BGB, APBn, SB, CID, police, and intelligence forces have been put on high alert, particularly surrounding the US embassy in Gulshan. 

Ali Ahmed Masud, Assistant Commissioner (AC) of the Gulshan Division told media on Monday afternoon said all security forces, except RAB, have been deployed to ensure security, and to avoid any untoward incidents. 

Traffic from the road adjacent to the US Embassy has been stopped, and restrictions have been imposed on the movement of people through the area, he added.