Dhaka, Singapore discuss intelligence sharing, cybercrime

Bangladesh and Singapore have discussed strengthening cooperation between their police forces to combat transnational crime, money laundering, cybercrime and terrorist financing.

The issues were discussed when Philip Ong, Chargé d’Affaires of the Singapore High Commission in Dhaka, paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir at Police Headquarters on Monday. Both sides stressed the need for closer collaboration between Bangladesh Police and Singapore Police through joint investigations, intelligence sharing and technical assistance.

Ong highlighted the importance of developing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for joint investigations into transnational crimes and money laundering.

He also said Singapore could provide technical assistance and specialised training to Bangladesh Police in digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracking and cybercrime investigations.

The discussions also covered the exchange of expertise in intelligence-led policing and crisis management. Both sides emphasised the need to strengthen intelligence-sharing mechanisms to prevent terrorist financing and crimes committed through social media.

IGP Md Ali Hossain Fakir expressed Bangladesh Police’s interest in working closely with the Singapore Police to strengthen law enforcement cooperation and address emerging security challenges.
Senior police officials were also present at the meeting.