Bangladesh Calls for Future-Ready UN Police Force

Bangladesh has called for a more adaptive, technology-driven and future-ready United Nations Police capable of responding effectively to increasingly complex global security challenges.

Speaking at the 5th United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, Home Affairs Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said future security threats require modern capabilities and innovative policing strategies.

"Tomorrow's security challenges cannot be addressed with yesterday's capabilities," the minister said, stressing the need for greater investment in highly skilled personnel, specialised expertise and advanced technologies to tackle increasingly sophisticated and transnational criminal networks.

Highlighting Bangladesh's longstanding contribution to UN peacekeeping operations, he said the country has undertaken significant reforms to strengthen the capacity of its police force and better prepare it for evolving global security challenges.

The minister also proposed the creation of a UN Police Knowledge and Innovation Network to facilitate the systematic exchange of expertise, best practices and innovative policing solutions among member states.

Describing climate change as an emerging security challenge, Salahuddin Ahmed further proposed holding an annual Conference on Environment and Policing to enhance international cooperation, knowledge-sharing and preparedness in addressing climate-related security risks.

He said stronger collaboration, innovation and technology would be essential to building a more effective and resilient UN Police capable of meeting future global peace and security needs.