Pakistan, May 9 -- Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating drug trafficking, narcotics abuse, and related transnational crimes.

The agreement was signed in Dhaka during a meeting between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, according to the Ministry of Interior.

Both sides described the agreement as a "historic step" aimed at strengthening law enforcement collaboration and addressing the growing challenges posed by drug smuggling networks in the region.

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Under the MoU, Pakistan and Bangladesh will cooperate closely to prevent the illegal transportati...