The Embassy Journal :The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, has rolled out a new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Threat Financing (AML/CTF) training program aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s capacity to tackle financial crime and cyber threats. The initiative, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and led by the U.S. Secret Service, officially launched at the Police Staff College.
The year-long program brings together 60 law enforcement officials from 11 Bangladeshi agencies. It includes a mix of in-person seminars, online modules, and hands-on investigative exercises, covering critical areas such as open-source intelligence, cryptocurrency tracing, and evidence collection. The goal is to equip officials with cutting-edge skills to disrupt transnational criminal networks and enhance investigative techniques in financial crime and terrorism financing.
Speaking at the event, Megan Boldin, Assistant Secretary of State for the Department of State’s Office of the Attorney General, highlighted the importance of international collaboration in addressing the shared challenge of cross-border criminal activities. “Through this partnership, we aim to foster a secure environment for citizens by disrupting illicit financial flows and combatting the threats posed by transnational crime,” Boldin said.
This initiative is part of the U.S. Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Bangladesh’s law enforcement capabilities. Since 2011, the U.S. has trained over 25,000 Bangladeshi police and security personnel, enhancing their expertise in areas ranging from counterterrorism to digital forensics and human rights.
The program underscores the continued U.S.-Bangladesh collaboration to ensure regional and global security.
