The two-day Bangladesh-US Ninth Land Forces Talks (LFT) 2026 concluded successfully in Dhaka Cantonment on Tuesday with the aim of enhancing military strategic cooperation and capacity building.
The two-day meeting, which started on Monday, concluded on Tuesday as a follow-up to the Ninth Land Forces Talks (LFT) held in the United States on September 8-10, 2025, at the Conference Room of the Army Sports Control Board, said a release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate on Wednesday.
Representatives of the armies of both countries participated in the meeting, and fruitful discussions were held on various important issues aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation, said the release.
Led by Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Badrul Haque of the Bangladesh Army's Military Training Directorate, a 22-member delegation from Bangladesh participated in the discussion.
Meanwhile, a four-member delegation from the United States, led by Major Michael Jacob Oster of the Security Cooperation Division of the United States Pacific Army Command (USARPAC), took part in the two-day meeting.
Director of the Military Training Directorate Brigadier General Md. Humayun Kabir was present at the opening and closing ceremonies.
During the discussions, both sides discussed at length various aspects of military cooperation, capacity building, and strategic collaboration, the ISPR said.
The discussions stressed the importance of training exchanges between the two sides, increasing the ability to use advanced technology and military equipment, and fostering mutual cooperation.
The representatives reiterated their interest in further strengthening ongoing strategic cooperation between the two countries' armies.
Both sides also agreed to make significant contributions to the regional security system and take effective steps to jointly prepare for natural and man-made disasters.
The discussions focused on technical assistance and preparedness to address various global challenges, which will play an important role in maintaining regional peace and security in the future, the ISPR added.
Earlier, the Eighth Bangladesh-US Land Forces Talks (LFT) was held in October 2024.
