Dhaka — Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman yesterday received United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment for a courtesy meeting. The official Facebook page of the Bangladesh Army confirmed that during the engagement, both the Army Chief and the Ambassador’s delegation exchanged cordial greetings and discussed matters of mutual interest.
The discussions highlighted the longstanding friendly ties between the Bangladesh and United States armed forces, as well as avenues for further bilateral cooperation. Parallelly, the newly appointed US Ambassador also held a similar courtesy meeting with Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, at the Air Force Headquarters.
During the Air Force engagement, both sides emphasised ongoing collaboration, strategic interests, and expressed optimism about strengthening military and strategic bonds. The meetings provided a platform for exchanging views on regional security, operational cooperation, and future partnership opportunities.
Army Chief Reviews Election Preparations in Sylhet
Separately, General Waker-uz-Zaman conducted a high-level consultation in Sylhet regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections and referenda. Prior to the discussion, the Army Chief undertook a detailed inspection of the Sylhet area.
The meeting focused on ensuring that the electoral process is conducted in a peaceful, impartial, and transparent manner. Emphasis was placed on inter-institutional coordination, comprehensive security management, and the professional conduct of armed forces personnel. General Waker-uz-Zaman stressed the importance of professionalism, neutrality, discipline, patience, and citizen-oriented behaviour among officers during electoral deployment.
The Army Chief also observed, firsthand, the activities of military personnel deployed under the “In Aid to Civil Power” framework and provided necessary operational guidance. The consultation was attended by senior military officials, including:
| Position | Name/Unit |
|---|---|
| General Officer Commanding | Army Training & Doctrine Command |
| Military Secretary | Bangladesh Army |
| Commandant | SI&T |
| GOC | 17 Infantry Division |
| Area Commander | Sylhet Area |
| Division Commissioner | Sylhet Division |
| Senior Officials | Civil Administration & Law Enforcement |
Additionally, representatives from various media outlets were present to cover the event. The Army Chief’s visit underscored the commitment of Bangladesh’s armed forces to support civil authorities while maintaining operational readiness and public trust.
These high-level interactions with US diplomats and internal consultation sessions reflect Bangladesh’s focus on strengthening defence diplomacy, regional cooperation, and transparent electoral security measures.