New law to curb human trafficking, organised crimes: Salahuddin

Bangladesh’s legal and institutional capacity has been elevated to international standards, keeping pace with the constantly evolving tactics of criminal syndicate , he said while addressing the National Dissemination Meeting on the "Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Act, 2026," held at a hotel  in the capital.

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Justice & Care, Bangladesh, jointly organized the event.

The Minister reiterated the firm and unwavering commitment of the Government of Bangladesh to suppress human trafficking and migrant smuggling through a strong law, effective institutional coordination, and a victim-centric criminal justice system.

The Minister further highlighted that the new law clearly defines human trafficking and migrant smuggling as separate and distinct offenses.

This national-level dissemination programme created an important opportunity to build a unified and clear understanding of the new law among the institutions responsible for its implementation.

Participants exchanged views on the key provisions and implementation framework of the Act.

The priorities for effective enforcement, including strengthening coordination at every step of the criminal justice process from investigation to judicial disposal were also discussed during the session.

The event was attended by Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen, Inspector General of Bangladesh Police Md. Ali Hossain Fakir, DG of Bangladesh Coast Guard Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque, DG of BGB Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui and Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed as special guests, reports UNB.