US Navy warship docked in Bangladesh on goodwill mission: ISPR

The United States Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) arrived in Bangladesh today on a three-day goodwill visit, according to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release.

Bangladesh Navy ship BNS Abu Ubaidah welcomed the vessel upon arrival, where officers from both navies exchanged greetings.

The visit aims to strengthen professional ties through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and expertise.

ISPR said that joint activities and direct observation of professional excellence would enhance mutual understanding and coordination between naval personnel of the two countries.

It added that the visit would provide an effective platform for skills sharing and help the Bangladesh Navy advance in line with modern naval technology.

Representatives from the US Embassy in Dhaka were present on the occasion.

USS Fitzgerald is scheduled to leave Bangladeshi waters on October 10.