EU supports BD to strengthen border security

The European Union (EU) is supporting border control personnel detect and counter forged documents, identity theft and other cross-border crimes, as well as prevent irregular migration, reports UNB.

The EU has provided trainings on Document Forensic Examination for Immigration Police. In addition, on 26 September, the EU transferred equipment, including a Video Spectral Comparator (VSC), to the Immigration authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The equipment and training are part of a EUR 12 million regional EU project involving Bangladesh, aimed at strengthening border management and building human and institutional capacity in Bangladesh and across the region.

EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller said, "Migration management is a shared priority and the EU /Bangladesh partnership is helping deliver better services to prevent irregular departures and strengthen the protection of rights of Bangladeshi citizens."