{"id":58294,"date":"2026-01-24T20:44:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T20:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=58294"},"modified":"2026-01-24T20:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T20:48:12","slug":"bangladesh-celebrates-54th-armed-forces-day-in-islamabad-with-a-pledge-to-continue-cooperation-with-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/bangladesh-celebrates-54th-armed-forces-day-in-islamabad-with-a-pledge-to-continue-cooperation-with-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangladesh Celebrates 54th Armed Forces Day in Islamabad with a Pledge to Continue Cooperation with Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58296\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bangladesh-Armed-Forces-Day-Islamabad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bangladesh-Armed-Forces-Day-Islamabad.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bangladesh-Armed-Forces-Day-Islamabad-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bangladesh-Armed-Forces-Day-Islamabad-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bangladesh-Armed-Forces-Day-Islamabad-218x150.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>Report : Tazeen Akhtar | Camera : Raja Ghulam Farid\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bangladesh and Pakistan have strengthened their relations and cooperation in multiple sectors including defence in the last one year. It is the first time after 1971 that both sides are improving the level of cooperation in all fields. The warmth and goodwill is being observed on both sides and the same was demonstrated at 54th Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh that was celebrated in a local hotel of Islamabad.<\/p>\n<p>Brig Gen Abu Rubel Shabuddin , the Defence Advisor and High Commissioner Md Iqbal Hussain Khan hosted a grand reception that was attended by high civil military officials, Defence Attaches of other countries, Ambassadors, civil society and media persons.<br \/>\n21 Nov is the day actually but it was marked in Islamabad on 23 Jan due to unforeseen high level engagements between the two countries including the reciprocal visits of top commanders from both sides.<\/p>\n<p>Lt Gen Shakir Ali , Chairman Heavy Industrial Complex Texila was the chief guest at the occasion. Former chairman Pakistan Ordnance Factories and Pakistan Steel , Lt Gen R Abdul Qayyoom was also present. The officials from all three wings of Pakistan military participated in the celebration.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bangladesh Celebrates 54th Armed Forces Day in Islamabad Pakistan\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zZO9uzFE0R0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>National anthems of both countries were played and an informative documentary was also screened. The development of Bangladesh in various sectors including defence was reported in the documentary. The participants took keen interest in watching the documentary that transformed the perception of many about Bangladesh.<\/p>\n<p>Both the hosts , in their speeches , expressed gratitude to Pakistan and Pakistan military for cooperation in the shape of training and in other spheres. They said that the bilateral cooperation is continuing and it contributes to maintaining peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p>They also mentioned their country as one of the top contributors in UN peace missions. They said, this contribution speaks loud about how much importance Bangladesh attaches with peace in the region and in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brig Gen Abu Rubel Shahabuddin,<\/strong> in his welcome speech, shed light on the sacrifices of the martyrs and paid them homage for their services for the nation. He said, Bangladesh Military is developing rapidly with modern outreach, high standard of leadership and profashional preparedness.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58301\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bangladesh-Armed-Forces-Day-Islamabad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bangladesh-Armed-Forces-Day-Islamabad-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bangladesh-Armed-Forces-Day-Islamabad-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bangladesh-Armed-Forces-Day-Islamabad-1-696x176.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>High Commissioner Md Iqbal Hussain Khan<\/strong> paid tribute to the Armed Forces for their professionalism, discipline and dedication to national service. He said the Armed Forces had consistently demonstrated unwavering commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty of the country. They had played a crucial role in humanitarian assistance, disaster management, infrastructure development and broader nation-building activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Former Chairman POF, Pakistan Steel, Senator Lt Gen R Abdul Qayyoom<\/strong> while sharing his thoughts with the media persons at this occasion said, Pakistan and Bangladesh are two states but one nation. The Muslims of Bengal played a central role in the Pakistan movement. They believe in Two Nation Theory. This is a bond between our two countries that India failed to break despite her utmost efforts.<\/p>\n<p>A ceremonial cake was cut by the hosts along with the chief guest and envoys of Nepal and Srilanka. A sumptuous dinner was served to the guests with some dishes from Bangla cuisine.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"wszUUhxwBK\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-january-2026\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 January 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 January 2026&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-january-2026\/embed\/#?secret=Ugere8Ez4x#?secret=wszUUhxwBK\" data-secret=\"wszUUhxwBK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Report : Tazeen Akhtar | Camera : Raja Ghulam Farid\u00a0 Bangladesh and Pakistan have strengthened their relations and cooperation in multiple sectors including defence in the last one year. It is the first time after 1971 that both sides are improving the level of cooperation in all fields. 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