
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is celebrating the three-day Security Week started at its head office in Dhaka on Monday.
Managing director and chief executive officer of the airlines, Md Shafiqur Rahman, inaugurated the week to raise awareness about security among its passengers and crew, said a press release. Â
General manager for security, Major Mahmudul Hasan, presented the activities of the Security Department and the overall agenda of the week at the ceremony attended by directors, senior officials and members of the department.
‘The Security Department provides security to passengers’ baggage, cargo, aircraft and installations with a good reputation. Round-the-clock surveillance is carried out through state-of-the-art body cameras and CCTV surveillance,’ he said.
In addition, after the passengers disembark from the aircraft, the cabin is checked and valuables forgotten by the passengers are recovered and returned to the passengers, he added, mentioning that the department also generated significant revenue by providing security-related services to other airlines besides Biman.
On the occasion of week, the department is distributing briefings and leaflets to create awareness about security-related issues among passengers and flight attendants.