KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf concluded his official visit to Bangladesh with a series of high-level interactions with senior military leadership on Thursday. The trip was planned concurrent to the port visit of PNS Saif at Chattogram.

According to the details of the visit shared by the Director General Public Relations (Navy), the naval chief called on the 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.

During the meetings discussions were held on matters of mutual professional interest, regional maritime security and avenues to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries. The interactions underscored the need to strengthen bilateral relations and highlighted the shared commitment towards promoting peace and stability.

The naval chief also visited the National Defence College, Bangladesh. While in Chattogram, Commander of Chattogram, Commander Bangladesh Navy Fleet and Area Superintendent Dockyard made calls on the naval chief.

Later in the day, the naval chief visited the Bangladesh Naval Academy.

Published in Dawn, November 14th, 2025