Dhaka: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and visiting Pakistan Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi convened a courtesy meeting at the InterContinental Dhaka on Thursday afternoon, focusing on topics related to regional security, law enforcement, and mutual cooperation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting emphasized enhancing the capabilities of law enforcement agencies, strengthening judicial cooperation, and improving coordination to combat transnational crimes. Both ministers underscored the importance of intelligence sharing and joint efforts to prevent trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants, along with ensuring protection and awareness support for trafficking victims.
The discussions also highlighted the significance of establishing a Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters agreement to facilitate the swift exchange of information and evidence in criminal investigations. Effective extradition mechanisms were another focal point, aimed at preventing criminals involved in terrorism, financial crimes, drug trafficking, and smuggling from evading justice across borders.
Both parties stressed the need to expand training on modern policing and criminal investigation, particularly in tackling cybercrime and organized crime through secure intelligence-sharing mechanisms. Additionally, Bangladesh called for stronger international support to ensure the safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas, with discussions also touching on the potential role Pakistan could play in promoting constructive international engagement with Myanmar.
The meeting was attended by several senior officials, including Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani, Senior Secretary of the Home Ministry Manzur Morshed Chowdhury, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, and Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha