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Bangladesh initiates project to tackle cyber-enabled human trafficking

The IOM and the Economic Relations Division have signed an agreement to implement a project aimed at combating human trafficking facilitated by cyber technology.

The Business Standard ยท 16 August 2026, 2:50 PM

On Sunday, 16 August, an agreement was formalized between the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Economic Relations Division (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance. The initiative, titled 'Countering Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking Through Technology,' is designed to address the growing issue of human trafficking conducted via digital platforms.