DHAKA : Bangladesh has called for stronger international cooperation to combat the evolving threat of terrorism, warning that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence, encrypted communications, virtual assets and other digital technologies.

Addressing the UN General Assembly debate on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on Wednesday, Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury reaffirmed the country's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism in all forms and manifestations, according to a message received here today.

The ambassador said Bangladesh has established a comprehensive legal and institutional framework to combat terrorism and the financing of terrorism.

He noted that the country's counter-terrorism efforts are supported by close coordination among its law enforcement agencies to effectively prevent and respond to evolving security threats.

Ambassador Chowdhury stressed that counter-terrorism measures must remain firmly grounded in the rule of law and full respect for human rights.

He also called for enhanced international efforts to address the root causes of terrorism, while urging the global community to intensify action against Islamophobia and hate speech, which can fuel extremism and intolerance.