IGP seeks UK support for police reform

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir on Wednesday expressed his eagerness in receiving UK’s experience and assistance for reforming the Bangladesh Police.

The police chief shared his eagerness after British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke made an offer in this regard during a meeting held at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka.

Sarah Cooke, on behalf of the UK government, also expressed her eagerness in training up Bangladeshi police personnel to enhance their capabilities in the fields of organised international crime, irregular migration, human trafficking, money laundering, visa fraud and document forgery.

IGP Ali Hossain welcomed Cooke’s offers of assistance, and wished to formally receive reform-related support from the UK. He also informed the UK envoy about the short-, medium-, and long-term plans the authorities have adopted for reforming Bangladesh Police.

Other high-ranking officials from Bangladesh Police were present at the meeting, among others.