Visiting Chief of Staff of Bangladesh Army Gen Abdul Mubeen called on Defence Minister of India AK Antony at South Block here yesterday.

They discussed issues of mutual interests, South Asian security situation and future areas of cooperation between the armed forces of the two neighbouring countries, defence ministry officials said.

Gen Mubeen met his Indian counterpart Gen Deepak Kapoor two days ago.

Earlier on the day, the Bangladesh army chief visited Leh in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir state.

In Leh, he was briefed by 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen SK Singh about the deployment of Indian armed forces in high altitude areas, their operational characteristics and the terrains there.

However, Gen Mubeen's planned visit to the Siachen Glacier could not take place due to bad weather.

In Leh, the general, who was accompanied by his wife Begum Syeda Sarifa Khanam and a delegation of four army officers, was received by General Officer Commanding of 14 Corps Lt Gen SK Singh, said an Indian defence ministry spokesperson.

He also visited Shanti Stupa, an iconic landmark in Leh town, where he interacted with Head Lama, Buddhist monk, who briefed him on the rich cultural heritage of the region and presented traditional Buddhist scarves to the delegation.

"The visit to Leh has played a significant role in promoting and strengthening the bonds of friendship, mutual trust and confidence between the two armies as well as the nations," the spokesperson added.

The Bangladesh army chief will also visit key military training establishments and field formations in Jaipur, Ajmer and Kolkata.