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Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed left Dhaka for Turkey on Wednesday morning on a 8-day official visit.

The army chief, who is leading an eight-member delegation, will pay courtesy calls on the Turkish defense minister, assistant defense minister, president of the Turkish Defense Industries, chief of general staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, land force commander and other senior military officials during his visit there, according to an Inter Service Public Relation press release.

During the meeting, he will discuss further strengthening relations between the armies of the two countries and mutual cooperation.

He will also visit Turkey’s military museums, war colleges, aerospace industries and other historical sites, including Army Aviation during the time.

Besides, he will also exchange views with the Bangladesh High Commissioner in Turkey.

After the visit, the army chief will return home on August 26.

 

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Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed has met Turkey’s Defence Industries President Ismail Demir, and Deputy Minister of National Defence Muhsin Dere.

During the meetings in Turkey on Thursday, the Army chief said that there have been long-standing strategic friendships, and cultural ties between the armed forces of Turkey and Bangladesh.

He also hoped that these relations would reach new heights in the future, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media statement on Friday.

Shafiuddin said that his official visit to Turkey on the occasion of the International Defence Fair 2021 would open new opportunities of cooperation between the military forces of the two countries especially the Armed Forces.

He thanked both the president of the Turkish defence industries, and the deputy minister of National Defence for inviting him.

Turkey's Deputy Minister Muhsin Dere expressed his country's commitment to further cooperation, and assistance to Bangladesh in the field of military equipment as well as training of military personnel and technology exchange.

Ismail Demir, president of defence industries, assured that he would look into the ongoing issues with Bangladesh on behalf of his organization, and provide necessary assistance so that future defence cooperation between the two countries would be more friendly and beneficial.


The Army chief left Dhaka for Turkey on an eight-day official visit on Wednesday. He is set to return home on August 26.

 
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Maybe the "one star" officer realized that he could not supply Akıncı from TAI. Really using this no-nonsense as a resource is a comedy in itself.

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Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh, General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed has met with General Musa Avsever, chief of Turkish Land Forces and General Yasar Guler, chief of Turkish general staff over the past two days during his ongoing official visit to Turkey.

During the meeting, the army chief discussed issues of mutual interest between Turkey and the Bangladesh army, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.

The talks focused on possible areas of defence cooperation between the two countries including training exchanges, the release said.

Apart from meeting several important officials of the Turkish army, Army chief Shafiuddin had inspected the operation control room of Turkish Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Army Aviation Headquarters and Turkish Air Spaces Industry.


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DHAKA'S STRATEGIC GOALS

According to defence and foreign relations analysts, Bangladesh has three specific goals to deepen relations with Turkey: diplomatic strength, trade and diversifying arms sources.

Former foreign secretary Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury said Turkey was militarily and politically a global power having an independent strong voice. Also, it is the only Muslim majority country with NATO membership.

He said Bangladesh, which has been facing serious diplomatic challenges for the Rohingya crisis, needs its ally, and Turkey has proved to be one in various global forums, including the International Court of Justice.

Analysts said traditionally, Bangladesh buys major defence equipment from China, Russia, US, UK and South Korea.

"Turkey is making quality arms, which are not very expensive and can come without conditions. This is what Bangladesh needs," a diplomatic source in Ankara said. "Also, Bangladesh can get technology for manufacturing equipment here."

Security analyst Brig Gen (retd) Shahedul Anam Khan said buying anti-ship missiles and air defence systems from Turkey means the country has more options for military purchase.

Buying defence products does not mean only doing it once. That requires training and then accessories in future. "During critical moments, you cannot depend for arms supplies only on one source. If you have more options, you have more independence."

Brig Gen (retd) M Shakhawat Hossain said Bangladesh does not have any security threat as such for now. But as the economy grows and the need for securing huge maritime boundary is high, the country's armed forces need modernisation.

"Also, we are the biggest peace-keeper-sending country to the UN missions. We need capacity building and modern defence equipment for that too," he said.

The other reason why Dhaka's relation with Ankara is important is the country's economy. As the country becomes a middle-income country soon, it needs more trade and foreign investments, said M Humayun Kabir.

Turkey, an upper middle-income country in Europe, can be a large market for Bangladesh. The countries can also have joint ventures, including in textile, as they both have specialties in the sector and other areas, he said.

Asked if Erdogan's rightist policy and conflicts with Saudi Arabia will have any implications on Bangladesh, Humayun Kabir said it is unlikely.

"If Turkey wants to regain its power like that of Ottoman Empire, it is fine. We will see where our convergence is."

Bangladesh also maintains the policy that friendship with one does not affect the other, he said.

"Bangladesh's relation is with the state, not the government of Erdogan," Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury said.

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Bangladeshi electronics and technology giant Walton have set a target of exporting 1 million units of compressor to Turkey by 2023, said a press release.

Of which, the local brand has already shipped out 200k units of compressors.

To further export 300k units of compressors in 2022, Walton has inked another fresh deal with the Turkish company named ‘Kargi Sogutma Isitma San Ve Tic Ltd,’ a renowned brand in Turkey that deals with imports, exports and marketing of hi-tech spare parts for domestic and industrial products with comprehensive range of customer portfolio throughout Turkey and also abroad, especially in Europe.

The fresh deal was signed between Walton and Kargi on Thursday at a five-day long ‘ISK Sodex International Trade Fair’ held at Istanbul from September 29 to October 2, 2021.

Walton’s International Business Unit president Edward Kim and Kargi’s managing director Emin Kargi signed the deal on behalf of their organisations.

Among others, Walton’s director SM Mahbubul Alam, senior executive directors Tanvir Rahman and Mahfuzur Rahman, Compressor Product’s deputy chief business officer Nasir Uddin Mandal were also present.

The ISK Sodex is the world’s third largest as well as the largest international trade fair in Eurosean region for ventilation refrigeration and air conditioning technology, which takes place every two years in Istanbul.

Walton first-ever took part in the ISK Sodex fair with a lucrative stall, set up jointly with Kargi at the center of the fair, to showcase ‘Made in Bangladesh’ tagged Walton produced world’s ‘Most Silent and Durable’ compressors.

The businessmen from different countries were impressed on the high quality of Walton products.

SM Mahbubul Alam said, ‘Participating at the fair, Walton got huge response from global buyers. Businessmen from Saudi Arabia, Greece, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon and other countries met with Walton representatives and also shown great interest in importing various electronics and technology products made in Bangladesh including compressors.’

Walton authorities noted that the Bangladeshi brand has set a vision of becoming one of the top global brands by 2030.

Therefore, Walton has intensified its export initiatives of electronics and technology products.

The exports of Walton products increased more than 10 times amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which is a great contribution to the national economy.

The goal of Walton is to establish Bangladesh as a hub of electronics and technology products.

Mentionable, Bangladesh is the 8th compressor manufacturing country in Asia and the 15th in the world. Walton is the country’s only compressor manufacturer.

The annual production capacity at Walton is about 4 million units.

Walton plans to increase the production capacity to 10 million by 2025.

At present, Walton is exporting world-class compressors and spare parts to various countries such as Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Iraq, Turkey, Nepal, East Timor.

Apart from compressor, Walton made wide ranges of products are being exported to more than 40 countries in the world.

 

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The government is looking for foreign investment to develop railway communications in the country.

Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan came up with the statement during a meeting with Turkish Ambassador in Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan at Rail Bhaban in the city on Sunday, reports BSS.

The minister apprised the Turkish ambassador about the projects and plans undertaken for development of the country’s railway sector.

He said, “We are looking for foreign investment in the sector”.

The minister said, “We have a master plan for the development of the railway sector and we are taking different projects as per the plan”.

Meanwhile, the Turkish envoy expressed his country’s keenness to invest in the railway sector in Bangladesh.

“Railway is an environment friendly, easy and affordable communication system in any country,” Turan said.

The envoy expressed his hoped that opportunities for investing in the railway sector would be created in the future as an important bilateral relation exists between Bangladesh and Turkey.


Bangladesh is seeking Turkey's help in building a panoramic museum showcasing the Liberation War in Meherpur, where the first government was formed on 10 April, 1971.

During his visit to Turkey, Secretary of Liberation War ministry, Khaja Miah mentioned the government's plan of setting up this museum that would illustrate the Liberation war and the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

"We are trying our best to take ideas from different countries and it is the first step. I visited (Turkey) and tried my best to collect some information and design from other countries as well," he said.


Miah visited numerous military museums on his official tour to Turkey, including the Panorama 1453 History Museum in Istanbul and the Victory Museum in the Afyon province.

He was fascinated by the panoramic museum's 360-degree 3D murals depicting the Ottoman forces led by Mehmed the Conqueror's capture of Istanbul in 1453.

"They (Turks) have their own ideas, philosophy and culture. We have our own ideas, philosophy and culture, but there are similarities in different fields," Miah said, underlining that both countries can share ideas and experiences in many sectors.

"Regarding setting up this panorama, we will mostly try our best to take some architects, engineers and design from Turkey… We will talk to the government – my government, my minister – and try to pursue them to ensure that we can take the technology, architects and design from Turkey."

Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Yavuz Selim Kran and Gökhan Yazg, head of the Cultural Ministry's Directorate General of Cultural Assets and Museums, have verbally assured Bangladesh that Ankara will cooperate and extend its hand to Dhaka in the establishment of the museum, said Miah.

The Liberation War ministry official said another panoramic museum can be built in the capital Dhaka – though there is no current plan on it – to give easy access to the new generation to reach the museum as Meherpur is some 250 kilometres away from the capital.

Although no official agreement has yet been made, Miah is hopeful that the relevant Turkish authorities would provide adequate help.


 

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