Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The government of Bangladesh on Thursday assured diplomats stationed in Dhaka that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the safety and security of diplomatic missions in the country as per the international norms.

Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam briefed the diplomats at State Guest House Padma this afternoon over the election preparedness and security measures.

It was a short briefing, a diplomatic source told UNB.

The first half of the briefing focused on preparations for the upcoming 13th national election and the second providing reassurance regarding the security of diplomatic missions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the briefing was organised to inform Diplomatic Missions in Dhaka about the up...