- Admiral Naveed Ashraf’s visit to Bangladesh amid high-level defence talks coincides with PNS SAIF’s goodwill port call at Chattogram
- Naval Chief meets Bangladesh’s top military leadership to deepen defence collaboration, focusing on maritime security and regional stability in Bay of Bengal
- Visits NDC and Bangladesh Naval Academy, lauds professional standards and emphasizes academic excellence and advanced training for evolving maritime challenges
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf has concluded his official visit to Bangladesh, marking a significant step towards deepening bilateral maritime cooperation and regional security collaboration, according to the military’s media on Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations said, “The visit—planned in conjunction with the port call of Pakistan Navy Ship PNS SAIF at Chattogram—featured a series of high-level meetings with Bangladesh’s top military leadership and engagements aimed at strengthening professional ties between the two brotherly navies.”
#ISPR
Rawalpindi, 13 November, 2025Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), Chief of the Naval Staff, #Pakistan Army, concluded his official visit to #Bangladesh, alongside the port visit of PNS SAIF at Chattogram.
During the visit, the Naval Chief held meetings with Chief of Army… pic.twitter.com/HDZ2jtat3r
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) November 13, 2025
During the visit, Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, and Principal Staff Officer Armed Forces Division Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan. Discussions focused on matters of mutual professional interest, regional maritime security, and avenues to further enhance defence cooperation between the two countries, the statement said.
The meetings underscored the shared commitment of Pakistan and Bangladesh towards promoting peace, stability, and maritime security in the region. The Naval Chief also visited the National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh, where he interacted with the President NDC and faculty members and was given a comprehensive briefing on the institution’s mandate and academic programmes.
While in Chattogram, Admiral Naveed Ashraf held interactions with Commander Chattogram (COMCHIT), Commander Bangladesh Navy Fleet (COMBAN), and Area Superintendent Dockyard (ASD). He also visited the Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA), where he met the Commandant and faculty members. The Naval Chief lauded the high professional standards maintained by the academy and highlighted the importance of academic excellence, collaborative naval training, and the need for advanced professional courses to meet the evolving challenges of the maritime domain.
A key highlight of the visit was the reception hosted onboard PNS SAIF at Chattogram, which was attended by Bangladesh’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Pakistan’s High Commissioner Imran Haider, diplomats, senior military officials, scholars, journalists, and business leaders. The event reflected the growing resolve of both navies to promote regional cooperation, maritime diplomacy, and peaceful engagement across the Bay of Bengal and the wider Indian Ocean Region.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf’s visit symbolises a renewed chapter in fostering mutual respect, expanding bilateral naval collaboration, and reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to collective maritime security and stability in the region.
