Foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka have expressed satisfaction over the security measures taken for them so far.
“They’re very satisfied…they’ve appreciated government steps,” Foreign Minister Mahmood Ali told reporters in Dhaka.
He said all foreigners in Dhaka and outside the capital have been brought under adequate security coverage.
The foreign minister said they offered armed battalion Ansar members for the foreigners with required fees and the diplomats accepted it in principle.
The government has also given permission for using bulletproof vehicles for the foreigners.
The minister said the diplomats can also use white number plates for their vehicles, if any one wants, instead of diplomatic number plates.
Earlier, he briefed the diplomatic corps on the measures adopted by the government to beef up safety and security of diplomatic missions.
The minister underscored that the strengthened security has brought back the confidence among foreign nationals living in Bangladesh.
This has also been reflected on the high-level visits taking place in the last few weeks, he added.
Ali highlighted the actions taken and progress achieved in detecting and apprehending the criminals behind the recent attacks, including the café attack.
He assured the diplomats that the ongoing drives against extremist elements by law enforcement agencies will continue and there will be no let-up for a moment.
The foreign minister also reiterated that the government is determined to root out terrorism and militancy from the country and is putting in all-out efforts to find out the mentors, masterminds, financiers as well as trainers of the terrorists and extremists.
He briefed the diplomatic community about the series of special measures that have been undertaken to address the security concerns of the diplomatic community.
Ali expressed his satisfaction over the work of the task force on the security of diplomats and diplomatic premises that convenes regularly to review further ways to strengthen security and protection.
Responding to a question, the minister said there is nothing wrong if any country wants help Bangladesh deal in tacking terrorism. “The entire world stood behind Bangladesh after the July 1 attack,” he added.
Around 60 diplomats attended the briefing.

Tight security for Eid
Bangladesh police have put in place a three-tier security ring around the Sholakia ground in Dhaka for today’s Eid congregation, in view of the terror attack that hit the July 7 Eid prayers.
The Sholakia ground, which hosts Bangladesh’s largest Eid congregation, will be guarded by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police.
Plainclothes police will also be deployed inside and outside the ground, located in Kishoreganj district, about 60 miles northeast of Dhaka.
On Eid al-Fitr morning of July 7, a police check-post near the Sholakia Eidgah ground was attacked by terrorists, within a week of the July 1 Dhaka cafe terror attack that left 22 persons dead.
Two policemen and a housewife were killed in bomb blasts and a firefight in the July 7 attack, and a suspected attacker was also killed.
Locals say that despite the heightened security, the Eid will see fewer people show up for the prayers at the ground.
Talking to reporters, District Administrator Azimuddin Biswas and Superintendent of Police Anwar Hossain Khan said no one will be allowed on the congregation premises with any belongings.