India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has dismissed concerns that Bangladesh could emerge as a “third front” against India after Pakistan and China, saying New Delhi maintains regular and close communication with Dhaka’s military leadership.
Speaking at an annual press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, General Dwivedi said India is keeping a constant watch on developments in Bangladesh but has found no indication of any hostile alignment. The remarks were reported by news agency United News of India (UNI).
The Indian Army Chief noted that Bangladesh is currently governed by an interim administration and said India is carefully assessing whether the steps taken by the government are short-term or part of longer-term policies. “First, we need to understand what kind of government is in place in Bangladesh. Is it taking decisions for four to five months, or for four to five years?” he said.
General Dwivedi emphasized that communication channels between Bangladesh and India’s three armed forces—the army, navy, and air force—remain fully open. He said he is in regular contact with the Bangladesh Army Chief, while senior officials from both sides continue to engage through multiple platforms. He added that Indian delegations have visited Bangladesh and held meetings with relevant authorities, and that the chiefs of the Indian Navy and Air Force have also held discussions with their counterparts.
According to the Army Chief, the primary objective of these engagements is to prevent any misunderstanding or communication gap between the two militaries. He assured that any steps currently taken by India’s three services are not directed against Bangladesh.
Responding to a question about Bangladesh’s growing military engagement with Pakistan and China, General Dwivedi said capability development is a continuous process. “India is doing it, and other countries are doing the same,” he added.
The comments come amid regional geopolitical shifts and heightened attention to South Asia’s security dynamics, where India has reiterated its intent to maintain stability through dialogue and military-to-military communication with neighboring countries.
