Maldives High Commissioner Praises Bangladesh Ansar and VDP’s Community Role
GAZIPUR, 26 October,2026: Maldives High Commissioner to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed has praised the contribution of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to community development and vocational training, expressing hope that the force will continue to play a role in maintaining public safety and security across the country.
She made the remarks during a visit to the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Academy in Gazipur on Monday noon, at the invitation of Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud, director general of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP.
During the visit, Rasheed met senior officials of the force and received a briefing on its activities, including support for law enforcement agencies, disaster preparedness and emergency response.
She lauded the organisation’s initiatives in community development and vocational training, which aim to enhance skills and support communities nationwide.
The high commissioner also expressed hope that Ansar and VDP would continue contributing to public safety and security, supporting law enforcement efforts and strengthening the country’s capacity to respond to disasters and emergencies.
Rasheed later toured the academy’s training facilities and learned about its training programmes and capacity-building initiatives designed to improve the professional skills and operational readiness of its personnel.
The visit highlighted the role of Ansar and VDP in Bangladesh’s internal security framework, particularly in community-level security, disaster management, law enforcement support and skills development.
