Pakistan and Bangladesh have taken a significant step toward regional cooperation by signing a Pakistan Bangladesh drug trafficking agreement aimed at strengthening joint efforts against narcotics smuggling and drug abuse.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Dhaka during a visit by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who met his Bangladeshi counterpart Salahuddin Ahmed to finalize the agreement on behalf of both governments.
Under the Pakistan Bangladesh drug trafficking agreement, both countries will work closely to prevent illegal drug transportation and dismantle smuggling networks operating across borders. Authorities emphasized stronger coordination to tackle the growing challenge of narcotics in the region.
A key part of the deal includes the formation of a secretary-level joint working group. This body will focus on intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and developing joint strategies to combat drug trafficking and related criminal activities.
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 also agreed to share modern technology, training programs, and best practices in narcotics control. The agreement aims to improve the capacity of law enforcement agencies and strengthen border security mechanisms.
During the visit, Pakistan also offered support for Bangladesh’s Safe City initiative. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured full cooperation in implementing advanced security systems to enhance urban safety and surveillance infrastructure.
The Pakistan Bangladesh drug trafficking agreement also expands cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism, cybercrime, human trafficking, and financial fraud, marking a broader partnership in internal security and law enforcement collaboration.
