Australian envoy visits Bangladesh to boost anti-trafficking cooperation
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 30 Apr 2026, 03:03 AM
Australia’s Ambassador to Counter Modern Slavery, People Smuggling and Human Trafficking, Jane Duke, visited Bangladesh this week to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tackling human trafficking and people smuggling.
According to the Australian High Commission Bangladesh, the visit underscored the shared commitment of both countries to combat transnational crimes and protect vulnerable populations.
As members of the Bali Process, Australia and Bangladesh are working together to support victims while disrupting criminal networks engaged in exploitation.
During her visit, Ambassador Duke held meetings with Bangladesh government officials, international partners and survivors of people smuggling and human trafficking. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration and reinforcing joint efforts to address these challenges.
The visit reflects ongoing engagement between the two countries to strengthen regional cooperation against human trafficking and related crimes.
