Dhaka: France has expressed a strong interest in expanding its cooperation with the Bangladesh Police, focusing on key areas such as crowd control, migration support, criminal investigations, and institutional capacity building. This development was highlighted during a recent meeting at the Police Headquarters.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the interest was conveyed by French Deputy Homeland Security Attach© Ms. Christelle Fontaine, who paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh, Md Ali Hossain Fakir. During their discussion, Ms. Fontaine commended the operational efficiency of the Bangladesh Police, particularly during the 13th national parliamentary elections.
The meeting also saw Ms. Fontaine expressing a keen interest in improving the capacity of the Bangladesh Police in managing public gatherings, supporting migrants, and enhancing investigative capabilities. These areas are viewed as critical to strengthening the operational effectiveness of the police force in Bangladesh.
In response, IGP Fakir welcomed the initiative and emphasized the necessity of modernizing Dhaka’s traffic management system. He also highlighted the importance of enhancing the skills of police personnel, especially those working in the hill tracts and Rohingya camps, to better address the unique challenges faced in these regions.
Furthermore, IGP Fakir stressed the importance of training in areas such as migration, cybersecurity, and human trafficking. He called for strengthened mutual cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of France and Bangladesh, aiming to build a more robust partnership.
The meeting was attended by senior police officials, underscoring the significance of this potential collaboration between the two countries.