Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today met with Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam at his office. Photo: ISPR

DHAKA, April 8, 2026 (BSS) – Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam at his office here.

“A four-member delegation led by Pranay Verma met the PM’s defence adviser at his office in the Armed Forces Division (AFD) of Dhaka Cantonment today,” said a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate this afternoon.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged pleasantries and discussed issues of mutual interest.

Matters relating to bilateral defence cooperation, training, and enhancing regional security featured prominently in the discussion, the ISPR added.

They also discussed the existing strong military relations between the two countries and explored avenues for further strengthening cooperation in the days to come.