Bangladesh Air Force Chief Meets Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Defence Ties

Reading Time: 2 minutes On 24 September 2025, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, NSWC, psc, held a courtesy meeting with the Honourable Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh, Mr. Antonio Alessandro, at Air Headquarters in Dhaka. The meeting reflected the growing momentum of Bangladesh’s defence diplomacy and its engagement with European partners. During the discussions, both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and highlighted opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation. They emphasised the importance of fostering stronger ties between Bangladesh and Italy in areas ranging from defence collaboration and technology transfer to broader strategic partnerships. The talks also reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing military-to-military relations in support of regional and global security. Strengthening Ties Through Defence Modernisation The meeting comes on the heels of Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan’s recent visit to Italy, where he