Vehicles, visitors barred from Shah Amanat International Airport terminal over security concerns

Vehicles and visitors have been barred from entering the terminal driveway of Chattogram’s Shah Amanat International Airport, citing security concerns ahead of the general election.

The decision was taken at the airport security committee’s monthly coordination meeting on Tuesday, according to a notice issued by spokesperson Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil.

The notice said the restriction reflects the wider security situation and the need to protect the airport, which is designated a first-category Key Point Installation (KPI).

Until further notice, only passengers will be allowed access to the terminal driveway. All other visitors, as well as vehicles not carrying passengers, will be turned away.

Vehicles dropping off or picking up passengers have been asked to use the main parking area or the cargo parking area for boarding and disembarking.

Airport authorities also said vehicles entering the main parking area only to drop off passengers will not be charged a parking toll, until further instructions.

In cases involving state dignitaries entitled to use the VIP lounge, a single authorised protocol representative will be allowed to enter, along with the passenger and accompanying family members. Access will require a designated protocol pass.