The United States generally emphasizes the importance of Bangladesh military to regional security | World News
Officials said the U.S. has expressed interest in equipping Bangladesh troops with its military hardware, taking into account its importance to regional security, as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific made a 24-hour visit to Dhaka.
In a brief statement issued late Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy said that during his visit, Lieutenant General Joel JB’Vowell met with his Bangladesh armed forces, strengthening the U.S. Army’s commitment to establish strong relations with Bangladesh.
It said they highlighted “common security interests and ongoing cooperation” as part of their discussion of “potential acquisition of US-European equipment for enhanced interoperability and capabilities.”
Vowell appreciates the professionalism of the Bangladesh military.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Sambad Sangers (BSS) (BSS) said the U.S. general recognized the continued support of the Bangladesh Army for domestic security, especially in light of other requirements such as disaster response.
“During the visit, Lieutenant Wavel had a high-level discussion with senior officials of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, including Army Chief of Staff Waker-Uz-Zaman.”
It said both sides explored the main military challenges of Bangladesh and areas where the United States could provide support, and the visit focused on the upcoming “Tiger Lightning”, which practiced Tiger Lightning.
Vowell is also the deputy commander of the J5/Strategic Plan and Policy for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), one of the six geofighter commands defined by the Department of Defense Unified Command Program (UCP).
Vowell’s Dhaka visit is the first tour of a senior U.S. general, since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami coalition regime on August 5, 2024, after a violent student-led uprising and installing a provisional government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Defense analysts earlier said the current geopolitics, including the development of the rule of the neighboring Myanmar government, rebel Alaka troops, focused the U.S. military on the region.
