Dhaka, April 19 -- The document, which outlines the procedures for sending military contingents and equipment to each other's territories, was made public on Friday via Russia's official legal information portal, reports the Russian state-owned news agency, simply known as TASS.

Originally signed in February 2025, the pact was ratified by Russian law in December before officially entering into force on Jan 12, 2026.

According to The Statesman, the Indian English-language daily newspaper, the agreement reflects a significant evolution in the bilateral defence relationship, formalising the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS).

"Under this agreement, unless the parties agree otherwise, no more than the following may be prese...