Bangladesh, Singapore police agree to step up joint intelligence surveillance against crime
Police officials of Bangladesh and Singapore have discussed strengthening bilateral security cooperation, including stepping up joint intelligence surveillance to fight crime.
Singapore High Commission Chargé d'Affaires Philip Ong paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir at Police Headquarters on Monday (9 November).
In the meeting, held in a cordial and warm atmosphere, the two sides discussed bilateral security cooperation between Bangladesh Police and Singapore Police and strengthening mutual cooperation in preventing crime.
At the meeting, the Singapore High Commission's Chargé d'Affaires stressed the need for a standard operating procedure (SOP) for joint investigation to prevent transnational crime and money laundering.
He also discussed Singapore's technical assistance and training in digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracking and preventing cybercrime.
The meeting also discussed modern intelligence-led operations, exchanging experience on crisis management, and strengthening joint intelligence surveillance to prevent terrorist financing and crimes committed using social media.
The IGP expressed deep interest in working jointly with Singapore Police in preventing crime.
Senior police officials were present at the time.
