Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- 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.

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