Secretariat tightens visitor OTP rules after reports of misuse
However, recent incidents have revealed that some visitors have created chaos by persuading or misleading authorised officers into sharing OTPs, enabling them to enter the Secretariat without proper verification, the order said.
The Bangladesh Secretariat has issued afresh instructions tightening the process of providing one-time passwords (OTP) for visitor entry, following reports of misuse and disorder by unauthorised individuals.
According to an office order from the Ministry of Home Affairs, sent to the media today (26 November), private secretaries to senior secretaries, secretaries of various ministries, additional secretaries, and joint secretaries have been given the responsibility of issuing OTPs that allow visitor access to the Secretariat premises.
However, recent incidents have revealed that some visitors have created chaos by persuading or misleading authorised officers into sharing OTPs, enabling them to enter the Secretariat without proper verification, the order said.
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This has disrupted the work environment and caused confusion among officers and employees, prompting authorities to enforce stricter measures.
The circular urged all authorised officers to refrain from issuing OTPs without properly verifying the visitor's identity.
It also advised extreme caution when dealing with individuals who are unknown, barely known, or appear suspicious.
Authorities hope that the enforcement of these measures will help maintain order and ensure security within the Secretariat premises.
