Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman departed on Sunday for a five-day official visit to the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) confirmed the trip in a press release issued the same day.

During the visit, General Waker-Uz-Zaman is scheduled to meet key defense officials in both countries. The discussions aim to strengthen bilateral defense relations and enhance cooperation between Bangladesh and the two European nations.

The ISPR announcement did not provide further details about the specific agenda or outcomes expected from the meetings.