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Bangladesh,Singapore discuss stronger police cooperation

Special Correspondent
9 November 2026 14:24 Updated: 9 November 2026 14:24

Singapore High Commission Charge d’Affaires Philip Ong paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir at Police Headquarters on Monday.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral security cooperation and collaboration between the Bangladesh Police and Singapore Police in preventing and combating crime.

During the meeting, Philip Ong stressed the need to develop a standard operating procedure (SOP) for joint investigations into transnational crimes and money laundering. He also highlighted Singapore’s potential technical assistance and training in digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracking and cybercrime prevention.

The two sides also discussed exchanging expertise in intelligence-led operations and crisis management, as well as strengthening joint intelligence surveillance to combat terrorist financing and crimes committed through social media.

IGP Md Ali Hossain Fakir expressed keen interest in working jointly with the Singapore Police to strengthen crime prevention and law enforcement cooperation.

Senior police officials were also present at the meeting.

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