Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Ramis Sen and Security Consular Colonel Borat Tasdelen paid a courtesy call on Major General Abdul Motaleb Sajjad Mahmud, Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP), at the Ansar headquarters. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh Ansar and Turkey’s Gendarmerie Force. The discussions focused on strengthening technical capabilities, expanding training programs, and exploring new areas of collaboration under TIKA initiatives. Ambassador Sen expressed particular interest in Ansar-VDP’s skill development and entrepreneurship programs aimed at improving members’ livelihoods. The meeting was seen as a step toward deepening Bangladesh-Turkey relations in security, training, and development sectors. Additional Director General Brigadier General Fida Mahmud was also present at the meeting.