Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal left Dhaka for China last night on an official visit.
Chief of the navy (operations), and Commander of Dhaka Naval region saw him off at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, said an ISPR press release here today.
During the visit, the navy chief will pay courtesy calls on the Chinese Defence Minister, and senior naval officers of China, including the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Chief.
He will also visit China's Naval Logistics Academy and China's Navy warships.
The Navy chief Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal's visit would help to strengthen mutual cooperation and defence ties between the two countries.
The Navy chief will return home on April 6, 2023.
SOURCE: BANGLADESH SANGBAD SANGSTHA