Extensive security has been deployed at the Secretariat today to deter any renewed protests by government employees.
The workers have been demonstrating against the public service ordinance, calling for the repeal of the law that facilitates the dismissal of employees for misconduct.
Army personnel have been deployed around the administrative complex. Members of SWAT and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also been brought in. Regular security forces, including the Armed Police Battalion, police, and Ansar personnel, have been reinforced, reports TBS.
Two armoured personnel carriers (APCs) were seen parked outside the Secretariat premises.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced yesterday that visitor entry to the Secretariat would be suspended today.
Since this morning, entry for journalists has also been restricted. Security officials stated that journalists would not be allowed inside until further instructions are given by higher authorities.
Md Badiul Kabir, president of the Bangladesh Secretariat Officers and Employees United Council, said that the protest will go ahead as planned.
He also serves as co-chairman of the Bangladesh Secretariat Officers-Employees Unity Forum, a body formed on Monday bringing together all officers' and employees' organisations at the Secretariat to continue the movement.
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