Incidentally, Parrikar will be the first Indian defence minister to visit Bangladesh in years,” a source told the Times of India. “In view of China deepening its strategic hold on Bangladesh, India does not want to be a mere spectator. New Delhi is fast looking to upgrade its defence cooperation with Dhaka, even as the Chinese handed over two submarines to the Bangladesh Navy,” International Business Times reported. In mid-October, Xi Jinping also became the first Chinese president in 30 years to visit Bangladesh, which led to 27 deals worth $25 billion being inked. The training of Bangladeshi personnel in Indian military establishments will also be increased under the overall capacity-building," the source told the daily.

Source: bd News24 November 16, 2016 16:32 UTC