United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2022)
IGP’s US Visit: Discussion underway among relevant authorities
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday said discussion is underway regarding Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed’s planned visit to the United States, noting an “understanding” between the United Nations and the US.
“There’s an understanding between the UN and the US. It’s (visit) under discussion following that particular process,” he told reporters, mentioning that a decision will be reached once the process is done.
Benazir is scheduled to attend the third United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2022) which will bring together Ministers, Chiefs of Police and senior representatives of regional and professional policing organizations to United Nations Headquarters from August 31 to September 1.
Earlier, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas held a meeting with the home minister at the Secretariat.
The home minister explained the steps taken by the government to ensure that there is no violation of laws by the law enforcement agencies.
“We informed them that punitive action was taken against some Rab officials after getting allegations,” he said referring to the steps taken following Narayanganj seven-murder case.
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