Bangladesh, Singapore police discuss stronger cooperation against crime
Bangladesh Police and Singapore Police have discussed strengthening bilateral security and mutual cooperation in crime prevention. The discussion took place at a courtesy meeting at Police Headquarters on Monday morning (9 November).
Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh Md Ali Hossain Fakir, BPM, met Philip Ong, Chargé d'Affaires of the Singapore High Commission in Bangladesh.
The meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, where the two sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation between the police forces of the two countries.
At the meeting, the Singapore High Commission's Chargé d'Affaires stressed the need to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for joint investigations to prevent transnational crime and money laundering.
He also emphasised Singapore's technical assistance and training in digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracking and cybercrime prevention.
The meeting also discussed modern intelligence-led operations, exchanging experience in crisis management, and strengthening joint intelligence surveillance to prevent terrorist financing and crimes committed through social media.
The IGP expressed keen interest in working jointly with Singapore Police in crime prevention.
Senior police officers were present at the meeting.
