DHAKA: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were deployed in secretariat area along with others law enforcers to boost security measures in the administration hub.

Tight security measures were also taken at secretariat entrance gate from Monday morning.

On duty police ADC at secretariat Mashiur Rahman confirmed the matter to banglanews.

Home ministry deployed BGB personnel at secretariat as BNP-led 18-party alliance is enforcing 72-hour long blockade programme demanding restoration of caretaker government.

BDST: 1343 HRS, DEC 02, 2013