Dhaka:Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering cooperation between their police and security agencies, focusing on transnational crime, human trafficking, visa fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the commitment was made during a courtesy meeting between Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir and UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Khaseif Al Hmoudi at the Police Headquarters.
During the meeting, the UAE ambassador emphasized the need to further strengthen the longstanding friendly relations between the two nations, particularly through enhanced cooperation between their law enforcement and security agencies. Discussions included ways to ensure the safety of Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE and to strengthen efforts to prevent human trafficking and visa fraud.
The dialogue also covered collaboration in combating money laundering, addressing cybercrime, conducting digital forensic investigations, and advancing smart policing through artificial intelligence (AI). The importance of joint training and capacity-building initiatives was also highlighted.
IGP Md. Ali Hossain Fakir reaffirmed Bangladesh Police's commitment to working closely with the UAE to combat transnational crime and ensure the safety of Bangladeshi nationals living and working in the Gulf country. Senior police officials were also present at the meeting.