Army Chief returns home
The Army Chief departed from here for Malaysia on an official visit on 22 September.
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned home last night (26 September) after attending the 14th Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference (IPACC)-2025 held in Malaysia, according to a press release of the Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) issued today (27 September).
It said the conference, held from 23 to 26 September, brought together the army chiefs of the Indo-Pacific region to exchange views on strengthening friendship and cooperation, addressing common challenges, and adopting coordinated measures in regional crises.
At the conference, the Chief of Army Staff emphasised partnership and cooperation, instead of competition, to face multifaceted challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. He also reaffirmed the Bangladesh Army's commitment to regional peace and stability through a humanitarian approach, professionalism, and constructive engagement.
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During the visit, the Chief of Army Staff separately paid courtesy calls on the Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific Command, Ronald Patrick Clark, and the Chief of the Malaysian Army, Tan Sri Dato' Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Bin Jantan.
In the meetings, they discussed various issues, including modernisation and capacity building of the Bangladesh Army, professional development and training, technology transfer in defence production, Rohingya repatriation, regional and global security cooperation, and joint training.
The Army Chief departed from here for Malaysia on an official visit on 22 September.
