Army chief leaves Dhaka for Russia, Croatia

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left Bangladesh for Russia yesterday morning on an official visit.

Following his stay in Russia, Gen Waker will travel to Croatia on April 10, according to a press release from the Inter-Service Public Relations Directorate.

During the visit, he will hold courtesy meetings with senior military and civil officials of both the countries and exchange views on enhancing bilateral cooperation in defence and related sectors.

He is also expected to visit several military installations and arms-manufacturing facilities, the ISPR said.

After wrapping-up his visit, the army chief is scheduled to return home on April 12.