UK to work closely with Bangladesh

The United Kingdom (UK) will work closely with Bangladesh to address shared issues and threats, including tackling illegal migration and organised crime, countering the risk of terrorism and improving aviation security.

British Immigration Minister at the Home Office James Brokenshire said this before leaving following a 24-hour visit yesterday.

Talking to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport officials, he expressed his pleasure on hearing of the effective use of some equipment the British government donated last year to detect and prosecute use of false and counterfeit travel documents.

"...we are now working together to make both of our countries safer by prosecuting the organised crime groups involved in illegal migration and human trafficking.

"We hope to see a reduction in human trafficking and illegal migration as a result of this good work," said Brokenshire.