Diplomatic Desk:
Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh, Md. Ali Hossain Fakir, BPM, has expressed a firm commitment to working jointly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to ensure the safety of Bangladeshi expatriates living and working in the country, as well as to combat transnational crime.
On Thursday morning (November 12, 2026), the UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh, Abdulla Ali Khaseif Alhamoudi, paid a courtesy call on the IGP at the Police Headquarters. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the existing friendly relations between the nations and explored ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between their respective police and security agencies.
Highlighting the long-standing friendly ties between Bangladesh and the UAE, the Ambassador emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation among law enforcement and security agencies.
The discussion covered various aspects of mutual cooperation, including ensuring the safety of Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE, and preventing human trafficking and visa fraud. Furthermore, the meeting underscored the need for enhanced collaboration in areas such as anti-money laundering, combating cybercrime, conducting digital forensic investigations, and developing training initiatives for AI-driven “smart policing.”
IGP Md. Ali Hossain Fakir reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to working closely with the relevant UAE authorities to address transnational crime and safeguard the well-being of Bangladeshi citizens residing and working in the UAE.
Senior officials of the Bangladesh Police were present during the meeting.
