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Global cooperation against terrorism

What is of vital importance in fighting terrorism is international cooperation and solidarity
Global cooperation against terrorism

In the past we have had reports of high profile criminal gangs of one whose leadership ran their nefarious operations from the safe confines of a foreign country. Naturally enough surveillance on them in foreign countries is much less and with high tech equipment in their possession they could easily maintain contacts with their underlings based in their home countries. Apparently, at present, some terrorist outfits have adopted a similar strategy.  According to an exclusive report published in The Independent, some absconding militant leaders are controlling their network from abroad. This indeed is a ominous development. The authorities should try and convince the countries, where these alleged terrorist masterminds are operating from, to take action against these extremists. No country should be allowed to become a safe haven for these elements who have declared war against humanity.   In a welcome development Bangladeshi authorities have sought help from Interpol to arrest the absconding militant leaders and attempts are being made to bring them back.
Terrorism is no longer confined to any country’s boundaries. Various extremist groups have managed to establish international networks. What this means is that it has become well nigh impossible for a single country, on its own, to combat the horrors of terrorism. The extremely unfortunate events of the last few days in Turkey, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia have served as a harrowing reminder of the challenge the world faces today.  The scale of challenge facing many countries including Bangladesh is daunting. No state is immune to this threat as continuing terrorist attacks across the world, many of them with links beyond the borders of the affected state, continue to demonstrate. The need to share intelligence to counter groups that themselves operate and communicate easily across borders cannot be disputed.
Another serious issue is that of terror financing. Detecting terror-related financing, because of its very nature, is nearly impossible through regulatory channels alone. Without ending the financing behind it, the fight against militancy will be a difficult one to win.
The Internet has become a platform for terrorists to spread and fuel hatred and abet attacks, and many countries' governments including Bangladesh have made it a priority to monitor such activities. Working in areas like this requires the government to be patient, striking a balance between national security and civil liberties.
Terrorism is globally networked but many countries still act only nationally to counter this threat. What is of vital importance in terrorism countermeasures is international cooperation and solidarity. We believe that the UN can do more to combat the scourge of terrorism and genuine and effective global cooperation is essential for achieving zero tolerance towards terrorism. The growth of the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters poses increasing threats and challenges and needs to be effectively countered.

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Editor : M. Shamsur Rahman
Published by the Editor on behalf of Independent Publications Limited at Media Printers, 446/H, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1215.
Editorial, News & Commercial Offices : Beximco Media Complex, 149-150 Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. GPO Box No. 934, Dhaka-1000.

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