Stories from UNODC South Asia

Bangladesh: Expanding non-custodial alternatives to reduce prison overcrowding

A UNODC and JATI training in Dhaka equipped 30 criminal justice professionals with tools to implement Non-Custodial Measures. Participants focused on reducing prison overcrowding, improving rehabilitation, and facilitating reintegration, recognizing the need for reform while addressing public perception concerns. [Read More]

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Bangladesh: Shaping a collaborative roadmap to counter human trafficking and migrant smuggling

UNODC, in partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs, convened a National Consultation on GLO.ACT South Asia, uniting 32 key stakeholders to drive action against human trafficking and migrant smuggling in Bangladesh. The discussions set a strategic roadmap, emphasizing victim identification, data-sharing, survivor-centered approaches and policy alignment. [Read More]

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Bangladesh: Strengthening community policing to counter violent extremism and promote peace and security

50 senior and mid-ranking officials from Bangladesh Police's Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) engaged in focused discussions to refine the national community policing strategy and develop a communications framework. Building on a UNODC-led needs assessment, they identified gaps, proposed action points, and strengthened coordination mechanisms to integrate grassroots policing with counterterrorism efforts. [Read More]

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