Implementation of International Norms Relating to Airport Security in Bangladesh
摘要
The term “security” denotes safeguarding against negative events happening with malicious intent of causing harm or achieving evil goals. “Airport Security”, more specifically, as defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is the safeguarding of international civil aviation from unauthorised interferences. Airports serve as boundaries between the state where the airline passenger lands and the outside world. It is also the last location where someone can get checked before boarding an aircraft. Additionally, cargo is loaded onto an aircraft at the aerodrome before take-off. Therefore, it is imperative for Bangladesh to ensure airport security to defend national borders and sovereignty, defend against external threats, and ensure the safety of passengers, airline employees, and airport staff internally. International conventions like the Chicago Convention and its annex 17, the guidelines, regulations, and procedures set forth by international aviation organisations like the ICAO and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) comprise the international norms that govern airport security. These standards include things like emergency readiness, access control, perimeter security, cargo security, and screening of passengers and their belongings etc. This chapter aims to critically assess the implementation of these norms in the context of Bangladesh, which is paramount to ensuring safe and secure aviation operations. In doing so, this chapter will explore the discrepancies between established international standards and their eventual practical application in Bangladesh’s airport security framework, the challenges to ensure effective implementation, and the way forward.