Indian Army Chief, Bangladesh Envoy Meet To Talk Defence Cooperation
India and Bangladesh move to deepen defence ties as senior military and diplomatic leadership discuss joint training and broader cooperation for regional stability. Image courtesy: X.com/@adgpi
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah on Thursday (April 2, 2026) met in New Delhi to talk about enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.
The talks included joint military training initiatives, with both the Indian Army and the Bangladesh High Commission in India posting on X.
The Indian Army’s X handle noted: “H.E. Mr M Hamidullah, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, called on General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS. During the interaction, they deliberated on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, including joint training initiatives. They also explored opportunities for deeper collaboration aimed at promoting regional peace and security.”
The Bangladesh High Commission said on X, quoting Hamidullah: “Pleased to meet Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (Indian Army), at South Block; and reflected on Bangladesh-India ties, including defence collaboration.”
On March 27, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh attended the National Day Reception to mark the 56th Independence Day of Bangladesh at the neighbouring nation’s High Commission in New Delhi.
Speaking then, Kirti Vardhan Singh mentioned the enduring strength of Indo-Bangladesh ties, describing the partnership as strategic and people-focused and both resilient and forward-looking.
Singh highlighted shared history, deep cultural bonds, and India’s commitment to cooperation with its eastern neighbour.
He said Bangladesh’s Independence Day “stands as a testament to the spirit of self-determination and the extraordinary resilience” of the Bangladeshi people
