- CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad meets Bangladesh Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman in Dhaka
- Both sides review regional security and evolving global defence landscape
- Leaders agree to expand training, joint exercises and counter-terror collaboration
RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), on an official visit to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, met Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and regional stability, according to the military’s media wing.
During the meeting, the two military leaders appreciated the positive trajectory of expanding defence relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh. They agreed to maintain regular exchanges at various levels of military leadership to enhance institutional collaboration and strategic understanding, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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Rawalpindi, 28 October, 2025General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Pakistan Army, while on an official visit to the People’s Republic of #Bangladesh, called on General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh… pic.twitter.com/lwxGdMYZZE
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) October 28, 2025
The discussions focused on the evolving global and regional security environment, emphasizing the need for closer cooperation in areas such as military training, joint exercises, and sharing operational experiences, particularly in counter-terrorism and peacekeeping domains, the statement said.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and General Waker-Uz-Zaman acknowledged the longstanding professional ties between the armed forces of both nations and underscored the importance of sustained engagement to promote regional peace and collective security, the ISPR added.
Dhaka, 28 October 2025:
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), #Pakistan Army, held delegation level talks with General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army at the Army Headquarters, Dhaka, #Bangladesh
During the meeting,… pic.twitter.com/0awM35cR6V
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) October 28, 2025
Both sides also discussed emerging non-traditional challenges, particularly the increasing threat of divisive disinformation campaigns across multiple digital and media platforms. Recognizing these efforts as a shared concern, they reaffirmed the importance of coordinated strategies, intelligence-sharing, and joint initiatives to effectively counter misinformation that undermines stability and public trust.
The meeting reflected the mutual desire of Pakistan and Bangladesh to further enhance defence collaboration, build on existing institutional linkages, and explore new avenues of cooperation within the broader framework of regional peace and security.
The visit of the CJCSC marks another step in Pakistan’s continued engagement with friendly nations in South Asia, reinforcing Islamabad’s commitment to fostering constructive military-to-military relations based on mutual respect, trust, and shared objectives.
