, April 2 -- Bangladesh and India on Thursday discussed ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, including joint training initiatives.

The issues were discussed when Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah met Indian Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi at the South Block.

They also explored opportunities for deeper collaboration aimed at promoting regional peace and security.

The envoy said he was pleased to meet General Upendra Dwivedi and reflect on Bangladesh-India ties, including defence cooperation.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is scheduled to visit India next week to hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar.

This will be the first high-level engagement between Banglad...