The government has declared Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s residence at 196 Gulshan, Dhaka, as a special class key point installation (KPI), bringing it under the highest level of national security. The decision was finalized following a June 7 meeting of the KPI-related committee, with a formal gazette notification issued on June 15 and published on Friday. The designation ensures comprehensive protection for the premises, its occupants, and official documents.

According to the source, the residence was officially transferred to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in 1981 and later handed over to Tarique Rahman after name registration in June of the previous year. Following his return to the country on December 25, he began residing there with his family and continued to use the house as his official residence after taking oath as Prime Minister on February 12. Although the state guesthouse Jamuna remains prepared for the head of government, Rahman has chosen to operate primarily from the Gulshan residence.

Under the new classification, the area will be secured by the Special Security Force and President Guards Regiment, with strict construction and surveillance restrictions within a defined perimeter.