Bangladesh, Singapore deepen cooperation on police reform, cybersecurity
Dhaka seeks Singapore’s support for police modernization as cybercrime and regional security concerns grow
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh and Singapore have agreed to deepen cooperation on policing, cybersecurity and counterterrorism as Dhaka pushes to modernize its law enforcement institutions amid growing concerns over cybercrime, extremism and transnational security threats.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Singapore’s non-resident High Commissioner Derek Loh in Dhaka on Monday, where both sides explored expanding cooperation in police training, intelligence-sharing and institutional reform.
The talks come as Bangladesh faces increasing pressure to strengthen policing standards, improve digital security infrastructure and enhance coordination against cross-border criminal networks and online fraud schemes that have surged across South and Southeast Asia in recent years.
According to officials, Singapore offered technological assistance and professional training support for Bangladesh’s law enforcement agencies, including the Bangladesh Police. The city-state also proposed hosting delegations of senior Bangladeshi police officials for advanced training and institutional exchanges.
Bangladesh has increasingly sought international partnerships to improve the professional capacity of its police and security agencies, particularly in areas such as cybercrime investigations, digital surveillance, financial fraud detection and counter-extremism operations.
During the meeting, Salahuddin said Dhaka wanted not only technical training support but also broader policy-level cooperation as Bangladesh moves forward with police reform efforts.
He stressed that cyber-related crimes, including phishing, online scams and digital financial fraud, were becoming major security challenges requiring stronger international coordination and real-time technological cooperation.
Singapore also emphasized intelligence-sharing and closer regional coordination to combat transnational terrorism and extremist networks.
Bangladesh’s home minister reiterated the government’s “zero-tolerance” policy toward extremism and terrorism, while both sides discussed plans for a proposed agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. Bangladeshi officials said the agreement, once finalized, could strengthen bilateral cooperation in criminal investigations and cross-border law enforcement coordination.
Beyond security cooperation, Singapore expressed interest in expanding investments in Bangladesh’s infrastructure and development sectors, including healthcare, education, energy, housing and urban transport systems.
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