Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between their police and security agencies, with particular focus on combating transnational crime, human trafficking, visa fraud, money laundering and cybercrime.
The commitment came 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 on Thursday, according to a police press release.
During the meeting, the UAE ambassador underscored the importance of further strengthening the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries, particularly through enhanced cooperation between their respective law enforcement and security agencies.
Both sides discussed ways to ensure the safety and security of Bangladeshi expatriates working in the UAE, as well as strengthen joint efforts to prevent human trafficking and visa fraud.
The discussions also covered cooperation 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 and security of Bangladeshi nationals living and working in the Gulf country.
Senior police officials were also present at the meeting.