July 22, 2026
He left Dhaka for the 5-day visit on Jun 28
His elevation follows a career that spanned frontline operations, counter-insurgency missions and senior strategic leadership roles
The meeting comes amid ongoing diplomatic and strategic engagement between India and Bangladesh
"We proved sceptics wrong," says the Army chief, lauding DCs for a successful democratic transition
He calls for stronger defence readiness, says preparation helps avoid conflict rather than fight wars
The diplomatic push comes as US and Iranian officials weigh a return to Pakistan for further talks
Susan Coyle's appointment comes as Australia's military seeks to boost the number of female officers in its ranks
No official reason given for George's removal amid US military buildup in Middle East
