During discussion, both sides discussed various aspects of strengthening military cooperation, enhancing efficiency and strategic partnership.
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman and US delegation head Major General Giles J S Cornelia, Deputy Commanding General for Strategy and Plans of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), pose for a photograph during a courtesy call at Army Headquarters on 26 October 2026. Photo: ISPR
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Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman and US delegation head Major General Giles J S Cornelia, Deputy Commanding General for Strategy and Plans of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), pose for a photograph during a courtesy call at Army Headquarters on 26 October 2026. Photo: ISPR
The 10th Bangladesh–United States Land Forces Talks (LFT)–2026 concluded on Tuesday (27 October) at Dhaka Cantonment, with both sides discussing key areas of mutual interest and ways to strengthen bilateral military cooperation.
The two-day talks, held on 26-27 October, brought together military representatives from the Bangladesh Army and the United States Army, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Earlier, head of the US delegation Major General Giles JS Cornelia, Deputy Commanding General for Strategy and Plans, United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), paid a courtesy call on with the Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, at Army Headquarters on Monday (26 October).
The Bangladesh delegation was led by Brigadier General Syed Ashiqur Rahman, Director of Military Training Directorate, Bangladesh Army.
During discussion, both sides discussed various aspects of strengthening military cooperation, enhancing efficiency and strategic partnership.
Particular emphasis was placed on exchanging training, advanced technology, military equipment and expanding mutual cooperation.
Both delegations also underscored the importance of coordinated preparedness and effective joint responses to natural and man-made disasters.
Such meetings are expected to play an important role in strengthening military relations between the two countries and increasing capabilities in the defense sector.
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