Regional Workshop on Counter-Terrorism in Dhaka from 8-10 November 2009

Thu Oct 22, New York (VoBD) - The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, in association with the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and with the support of the Governments of Australia and Denmark, are hosting a "Regional Workshop for Police Officers and Prosecutors in South Asia on effectively countering Terrorism"- in Dhaka, from 8 to 10 November 2009. The purpose of the workshop is to enhance the counter-terrorism capacities of law enforcement personnel in the region. The workshop will also provide an opportunity to discuss the role of the police and prosecution services in combating terrorism and the challenges faced by those services in leading effective investigations and prosecutions. It will also provide a forum for raising the awareness of police and prosecution services regarding the latest available investigation and forensic technologies and techniques, and for the sharing of experiences and best practices.

The workshop is expected to be attended by experts from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) will also participate, as an observer. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and the Commonwealth Secretariat will facilitate technical sessions. All preparations in this regard are now underway.