Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating drug trafficking, narcotics abuse, and related transnational crimes.
The agreement was signed in Dhaka during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, according to the Ministry of Interior.
Both sides described the agreement as a “historic step” aimed at strengthening law enforcement collaboration and addressing the growing challenges posed by drug smuggling networks in the region.
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Under the MoU, Pakistan and Bangladesh will cooperate closely to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics across borders. The two countries also agreed to develop joint strategies to dismantle trafficking networks and reduce the supply chain of illegal drugs.
The agreement includes provisions for regular exchange of intelligence and operational information between relevant agencies to track and disrupt drug trafficking operations.
ڈھاکہ۔وفاقی وزیرداخلہ و نارکوٹکس کنٹرول محسن نقوی کی بنگلہ دیش کے وزیر داخلہ صلاح الدین احمد سے ملاقات
وزرائے داخلہ کا دونوں وزارت داخلہ کے درمیان سیکرٹری لیول جوائنٹ ورکنگ گروپ تشکیل دینے پر اتفاق pic.twitter.com/A5LVsVWWga— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) May 9, 2026
Officials said both sides will also collaborate on capacity building, including training of law enforcement personnel and sharing modern technologies and best practices in narcotics control.
During the meeting, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also offered Pakistan’s support for Bangladesh’s Safe City initiative, stating that Islamabad would extend technical assistance wherever possible to enhance urban security systems.
In addition to narcotics control, the two ministers discussed broader areas of cooperation, including internal security, counter-terrorism, cybercrime prevention, organised crime, and financial fraud.
They also agreed to strengthen cooperation between civil armed forces and law enforcement institutions through joint training programmes and institutional linkages.
Naqvi invited his Bangladeshi counterpart to visit Pakistan, an invitation that was warmly received, with Salahuddin Ahmed expressing appreciation for Pakistan’s willingness to collaborate on security and development initiatives.
Officials from both countries said the agreement reflects a shared commitment to regional stability and security, particularly in addressing non-traditional security threats such as drug trafficking and cyber-enabled crimes.
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The MoU is expected to pave the way for deeper institutional cooperation and more coordinated efforts between the two South Asian neighbours in law enforcement and public safety.