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Singapore Chargé d'Affaires Meets IGP Md. Ali Hossain Fakir to Discuss Transnational Crime and Cyber Security Cooperation

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Staff Reporter • 9 Nov • 2 min read

Singapore Chargé d'Affaires Meets IGP Md. Ali Hossain Fakir to Discuss Transnational Crime and Cyber Security Cooperation
Police Headquarters complex in Dhaka hosting bilateral security talks.

Philip Ong, Chargé d'Affaires at the High Commission of Singapore in Dhaka, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir at Police Headquarters on Monday, November 9, 2026.

During the bilateral meeting, both officials discussed strengthening security cooperation and joint crime prevention mechanisms between Bangladesh Police and Singapore Police. Philip Ong emphasized the need to draft a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for joint investigations targeting transnational crime and money laundering.

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The discussions also focused on Singapore providing technical assistance and specialized training to Bangladesh Police in digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracking, and cybercrime mitigation. Additionally, both parties agreed to enhance joint intelligence surveillance to counter terrorism financing, social media-driven security threats, and intelligence-led crisis management. IGP Md. Ali Hossain Fakir expressed keen interest in expanding operational collaboration with Singapore law enforcement.

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