India, Bangladesh to fight maritime crimes

Two countries work together to clamp down on crime.

India, Bangladesh to fight maritime crimes

Indian Coast Guard and Bangladesh Coast Guard officers held a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Monday to explore ways to fight all forms of maritime crimes.

A government official said several key issues like training for Bangladesh Coast Guard personnel, maritime search and rescue, and response to marine pollution were discussed.

“The two sides also discussed the serious issue of arms smuggling in the Bay of Bengal,” said a senior government official privy to the meeting.

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Source: bdnews24.com