Bangladesh Army Chief visits Turkiye amid growing Ankara-Islamabad-Dhaka defence nexus

Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman is visiting Turkiye to enhance military training partnerships. He is exploring local military hardware, including artillery systems and drones. This visit follows Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan's recent trip to Dhaka. Both nations aim to strengthen defense and foreign minister-level cooperation. Turkiye seeks to upgrade its defense ties with Bangladesh, with Pakistan's support.