Bangladesh calls for future-ready, technology-driven UN policing

Bangladesh has called for a more adaptive, technology-driven and future-ready United Nations Police force to effectively address 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 (July 8), Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said, "Tomorrow's security challenges cannot be addressed with yesterday's capabilities."

He emphasised the importance of investing in highly skilled personnel, specialised expertise and innovative policing approaches as criminal networks become more sophisticated and increasingly transnational, according to a press release issued by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations on Thursday.

Highlighting Bangladesh's longstanding contributions to UN peacekeeping operations, the minister said the country has undertaken extensive reforms to strengthen the capacity of its police force to meet evolving security demands. He also proposed establishing a UN Police Knowledge and Innovation Network to facilitate the systematic exchange of expertise, experience and best practices among member states.

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