Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their police and security agencies, with a focus on protecting Bangladeshi expatriates living and working in the Gulf country.
Inspector General of Police Md. Ali Hossain Fakir met UAE Ambassador Abdulla Ali Khaseif Al Hmoudi at Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Thursday, according to a police press release.
The two sides discussed cooperation on transnational crime, human trafficking, visa fraud, money laundering and cybercrime. They also talked about the safety and security of Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE and how both countries can work together to prevent human trafficking and visa fraud.
The ambassador said the long-standing friendship between the two countries should be strengthened, particularly through cooperation between law enforcement agencies.
Other topics included digital forensics, AI-based smart policing, and joint training and capacity building.
The police chief pledged to work closely with the UAE against transnational crime and to protect Bangladeshi nationals living and working there.
