Bangladesh Navy Chief in India for talks

Bangladesh Navy Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal has laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi during his ongoing visit to India.

As per the Indian Navy, Chief of Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy, Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, is on an official visit to India that commenced on October 23 and will last till October 29. Admiral Iqbal will interact with the Indian Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other high-ranking officials.

During the bilateral interactions, issues relating to joint cooperative efforts like Coordinated Patrol along International Maritime Boundary Line, bilateral exercise 'Bongosagar', naval training and reciprocal visits of delegations would be discussed.

Upon completing engagements in Delhi, Admiral Shaheen Iqbal is scheduled to visit Mumbai. He will meet with Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, and visit Flagship of Western Naval Command.

During the last quarter of 2021, the conduct of talks by Bangladesh War Veterans at Naval War College and Indian Naval Academy and Indian Armed Forces contingent & Band participation in 'Victory Day Celebrations' in Bangladesh are planned.

(ANI)