Bangladesh, UAE police agree joint drive to stop visa fraud
Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to enhance law enforcement cooperation to safeguard expatriate workers and combat human trafficking and visa fraud.
Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to deepen bilateral police and security cooperation to protect Bangladeshi expatriates living and working across the Gulf nation. Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir met UAE Ambassador Abdulla Ali Khaseif Al Hmoudi at Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Thursday to finalise the partnership.
According to a police press statement, discussions focused on cracking down on transnational crime syndicates, human trafficking networks, visa fraud schemes, and money laundering. Both sides emphasised joint coordination to shield migrant workers from recruitment deception and financial exploitation.
The talks also explored advanced operational collaboration, including digital forensics, artificial intelligence-based smart policing, and joint professional training initiatives. The UAE ambassador highlighted the longstanding bilateral friendship, while the police chief reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to safeguarding its citizens overseas.
Source: Daily Voice Of Asia
