India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that military relations between India and Bangladesh remain stable and constructive, even as Bangladesh goes through political and administrative transitions. He underlined that defence cooperation between the two neighbours is institutional in nature and does not depend on changes in governments.
According to the Army Chief, regular communication channels between the Indian and Bangladeshi armed forces are active at multiple levels. The armies of both countries remain in contact to ensure transparency, coordination, and avoidance of misunderstandings, particularly along the border regions.
General Dwivedi noted that officers from India and Bangladesh continue to engage through professional interactions, training exchanges, and strategic discussions. These engagements are aimed at maintaining mutual trust and strengthening long-term military understanding between the two forces.
He also clarified that some joint military exercises and activities have been temporarily paused due to the internal situation in Bangladesh, but this should not be seen as a setback in bilateral defence relations. Such exercises are expected to resume once conditions are more conducive.
Emphasising India’s perspective, the Army Chief stated that developments within Bangladesh are being closely monitored, but there is no indication of hostility towards India from the Bangladeshi military. He described the defence relationship as a stabilising element in the broader India–Bangladesh partnership, particularly in terms of regional security, border management, and cooperation against common challenges.
Overall, the remarks highlighted India’s intent to sustain strong and professional military ties with Bangladesh, based on continuity, dialogue, and mutual respect.