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This article examines the concepts of intelligence-led policing (ILP) and its applications in counterterrorism. Considering Bangladesh as a critical case, the paper discusses whether and how the police have adopted ILP in addressing the threats of terrorism and radicalization leading to violent extremism. The central research question for this study is—how Bangladesh Police has adopted and implemented intelligence-led policing in countering and preventing terrorist threats and violent extremism. What are the challenges and opportunities in this regard? The study adopts qualitative approaches by—(a) analyzing primary documents, such as global and domestic legal and institutional frameworks, and (b) conducting expert interviews with critical individuals from police and other concerned stakeholders. The article demonstrates that counter-terrorism agencies have launched successful operations to counter terrorist organizations and individuals; nevertheless, they often suffer from the deficiency of evidence-based knowledge to fight extremist views, ideas and narratives. It also suggests that CT agencies should sufficiently be equipped and coordinated to mobilize the approaches of ILP and, hence, contribute to the national P/CVE efforts. An effective use of ILP in an intelligence decision-making framework is critical.