Directed by the Speaker, security staff barred two reporters at the entry to the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban yesterday even after they showed accreditation cards, which are used to get access to government offices.

The restriction on journalists was imposed following publication of news in several daily newspapers on alleged corruption in appointment of fourth-class employees in the parliament secretariat.

The Speaker, however, told reporters over telephone that he has imposed temporary restrictions as parliament is not in session.

"Temporary restrictions have been put on journalists' entry to the parliament building for security reasons," Sircar said.