The two-day 10th Bangladesh–United States Land Forces Talks (LFT)-2026 concluded on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Army Multipurpose Complex in Dhaka Cantonment, focusing on deepening bilateral military ties, enhancing tactical capabilities, and reinforcing strategic partnership frameworks.
According to an official press bulletin issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), high-level military delegations from both nations participated in the dialogue held from October 26 to October 27.
The Bangladesh Army delegation was led by Brigadier General Syed Ashiqur Rahman, Director of the Military Training Directorate. The US Army delegation was headed by Major General Giles J. S. Cornelia, Deputy Commanding General for Strategy and Plans, US Army Pacific (USARPAC).
Key discussions centered on mutual training exchanges, sharing field operational experience, and bolstering capabilities for utilizing advanced military technology and defense hardware. Furthermore, both land forces reached an agreement to strengthen coordinated preparedness and effective operational protocols for mitigating natural and man-made disasters. Prior to the core conference, Major General Giles J. S. Cornelia paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman at Army Headquarters on October 26, reaffirming commitment toward expanding bilateral defense cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.
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