DHAKA, Nov 10, 2024 (BSS) - The US Embassy in Dhaka in collaboration with 
Bangladeshi law enforcement agencies today launched a comprehensive Anti-
Money Laundering and Counter-Threat Finance (AML/CTF) training program at the 
Police Staff College. 
 
This initiative, led by the US Secret Service and funded by the US Department 
of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism, aims to enhance the investigative and 
technical capabilities of Bangladeshi officials in combating financial and 
cyber crimes.

The inauguration ceremony included 60 law enforcement officials from 11 
Bangladeshi agencies, marking the commencement of a year-long training 
initiative that integrates formal seminars, online training, and practical 
investigative exercises, said a US embassy's press release here. 

"The United States and Bangladesh face common challenges from transnational 
criminal networks that operate across borders," stated US embassy's Chargé D'affaires Megan Bouldin while inaugurating the training programme. 
 
"Through our joint efforts, we can disrupt these networks and foster a safer, 
more secure environment for our citizens," she added. 

The Charg‚ d'Affaires underscored the significance of bilateral cooperation 
in addressing these multifaceted threats, which encompass financial crimes, 
human trafficking, and terrorism.

The year-long training will cover critical techniques for financial 
investigations, including open-source intelligence and cryptocurrency 
tracing, equipping Bangladeshi law enforcement officials with international 
standards for evidence gathering and case presentation.

This program reaffirms the U.S. Embassy's commitment to bolstering 
Bangladesh's capacity to counter financial crime and cybercrime, thereby 
promoting a safer Indo-Pacific region and a more secure global financial 
system.

Since 2011, the U.S. Embassy has supported training of over 25,000 
Bangladeshi police and approximately 250 officials of other law enforcement 
agencies in Bangladesh, focusing on crime scene management, countering 
violent extremism, leadership, and human rights. 

This includes specialized sessions on topics like virtual currency 
investigations and social media strategy, with additional international 
training opportunities through programs like the International Association of 
Chiefs of Police Conference and Women's Leadership Institute. 

The U.S. assistance has strengthened Bangladesh's capacity in law enforcement 
and corrections, promoting professional development and enhanced security 
practices across the country, said the embassy.