Bangladesh has sought the United Kingdom’s support on police reform and the Rohingya crisis during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Global Fraud Summit 2026 in Vienna.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed held the meeting with UK Home Office Minister Lord Hanson at the Vienna International Centre on the second day of the summit, according to press release.
The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation in counter-terrorism, maritime security and defence, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deeper collaboration.
He praised the longstanding partnership between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom and stressed the need to elevate strategic ties.
Lord Hanson expressed the UK’s willingness to continue supporting Bangladesh’s stability and democratic progress, particularly in the post-election period.
Police reform and modernisation featured prominently in the talks.
He sought technical assistance and training support from the UK, citing the recognised professionalism of British policing, and said such cooperation would help build a modern, accountable and people-centric police force.
The two sides also discussed enhanced cooperation in migration management and the criminal justice sector.
He referred to his recent engagement with Sarah Cooke and called for accelerated joint efforts in security sector reforms.
The Rohingya crisis was a key focus of the meeting.
He urged the UK to sustain international pressure to ensure safe, voluntary and sustainable repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, and highlighted the need for continued humanitarian and diplomatic support.
Lord Hanson praised Bangladesh’s role in hosting displaced populations and its efforts in security sector reform, and assured continued UK cooperation.
Officials from both countries’ diplomatic missions in Vienna were also present at the meeting.
