Dhaka: A six-member delegation comprising representatives from Ireland and the European Union (EU) met with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam at the Police Headquarters on Wednesday. The discussions focused on potential collaboration in the areas of police reform and capacity-building.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the team was led by Baroness Nuala O'Loan, a member of the UK House of Lords and the first Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland, alongside Kevin Kelly, Ireland's Ambassador to India. The delegation expressed a keen interest in sharing Ireland's experience in police oversight and offered assistance to Bangladesh in this regard.
IGP Baharul Alam briefed the delegation on the current reform measures being undertaken by the police. He emphasized the importance of enhancing mutual cooperation and professional exchanges to strengthen policing standards. Senior officials of Bangladesh Police were present at the meeting.