Special Correspondent – Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman departed Dhaka today on a five-day official visit to Turkey.
The high-profile trip comes at the special invitation of the Turkish government and underscores the growing defense ties between Dhaka and Ankara.
During his five-day stay, the Army Chief is scheduled to tour various defense industrial facilities and manufacturing units across Turkey.
The itinerary aims to provide first-hand insights into Turkey’s advanced military technology and domestic defense production capabilities.
Beyond facility tours, General Waker-Uz-Zaman will hold a series of courtesy meetings and high-level discussions with top officials of the Turkish Armed Forces, as well as key figures within the country’s defense sector.
These interactions are strategically geared toward enhancing bilateral defense cooperation, exploring technological sharing, and strengthening military diplomacy.
Defense analysts view this visit as a vital step in modernizing the Bangladesh Armed Forces.
The trip is widely expected to further solidify the existing robust military relationship between the two nations while paving the way for new avenues of mutual collaboration, training exchanges, and strategic partnerships.