To enhance civil aviation security in the country and ensure compliance with international standards, the Aviation Security (AVSEC) Division of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) organized a two-day workshop.

Held on May 3 and 4, the workshop focused on the Airport Security Programme (ASP) and preparations for the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Universal Security Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (ICAO USAP-CMA).

According to a press release issued by CAAB on Monday, 40 officials from eight airports across the country participated in the workshop, which took place at CAAB headquarters.

Under Bangladesh’s National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP), it is mandatory for each airport to develop a written ASP and obtain approval from CAAB.

During the workshop, various stages of the “Model ASP Checklist” developed by CAAB were presented in detail. The sessions aimed to strengthen airport security operations in line with international and national standards and to provide participants with a clear understanding of regulatory requirements related to aviation security.

The chief guest at the event was CAAB Member (Security), Air Commodore Md Asif Iqbal, BUP, ndc, afwc, psc, GD(P). The keynote presentation was delivered by Deputy Director (Chief AVSEC Inspector), ICAO Auditor and Certified Instructor, Mohammed Alamgir.

Other speakers included Director (AVSEC Policy and Certification) Iftekhar Jahan Hossain, Senior Consultant Group Captain (Retd.) Khan Shahinul Bari, Assistant Director (AVSEC Policy) Abdullah Al-Mahmud, Assistant Director (AVSEC Training) Sharmin Khanam, and Security Officer Md. Ariful Islam.

In his speech, Asif Iqbal stated that the preparation and regular updating of the ASP would facilitate internal quality control at airports, ensure compliance with national regulations, and help achieve conformity in the upcoming ICAO audit.

The organizers noted that such initiatives would continue as part of efforts to ensure a safe and secure air transport system through collective action.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is scheduled to conduct an aviation security audit in Bangladesh from October 26 to November 6 this year. Since the last audit in 2018, there have been significant changes in ICAO requirements and procedures, making the upcoming audit an important milestone for Bangladesh’s aviation sector.

Earlier, on April 5, 6, and 7, 2026, CAAB’s AVSEC Division organized three workshops on the preparation of “Supplementary Station Procedure (SSP),” attended by 65 representatives from 36 foreign airlines operating in Bangladesh.