The United States has pledged its commitment to helping Bangladesh tackle money laundering and terrorism financing. Bangladesh government is trying to root out militancy but with rising rates of extremism, the law enforcing agencies are struggling to rein in the miscreants. We welcome this initiative from the US to lend a helping hand to Bangladesh in fighting crimes.
US Ambassador Earl R Miller said that as terrorists and financial crimes become more sophisticated, it is important investigators and prosecutors receive training on new techniques, and combine their skills and trainings toward common goals of combating terrorism, terror financing, money laundering, and other crimes.
The Embassy held a workshop recently to help give law enforcers and prosecutors crucial information and train them in techniques to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. In the past, the US has worked with Bangladesh to help nurture its legal sector and financed various programmes to counter terrorism financing and money laundering.
It is undoubtedly a huge
opportunity for Bangladesh to be
able to receive support and training
from the US in investigation
and prosecution techniques
The United States is an example to the rest of the world when it comes to cracking down on terrorism. National security is top priority for the US and it is reflected in its policies. The US law agencies and investigation bureaus hold leading positions among the countries, due to high technological advancements and refined techniques.
It is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for Bangladesh to be able to receive support and training from the US in investigation and prosecution techniques. Our law enforcement agencies often lack specialized skills when it comes to dealing with crimes of a sophisticated nature. Moreover, terrorist outfits are now becoming more and more adept at using technology to their advantage.
With proper training it will be possible for our law enforcers to eradicate such crimes completely.
