January 14, 2026
DHAKA – Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has dismissed Bangladesh emerging as a “third front” after Pakistan and China, saying the Indian military leadership has been in talks with the top brass in Dhaka and there is no such indication as of now.
General Dwivedi said this in response to questions at the annual press conference in New Delhi today, clarifying that the Indian army is constantly monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, reports the United News of India (UNI).
“First of all, it is important to understand what kind of government is in Bangladesh. If it is an interim government, we have to see whether the steps they are taking are for four to five years or only for four to five months,” he said.
“One has to think about whether we need a response immediately or not. Secondly, the channels of the three services are fully open. I am in regular touch with the Army Chief there [Bangladesh],” Dwivedi told journalists.
“Similarly, we are in touch through other mediums as well. We had sent a delegation there, which met all the concerned people. Similarly, the Chief of the Naval Staff and the Chief of the Air Staff have also held talks,” he said.
The Indian army chief said that the aim is to ensure that there is no misunderstanding or lack of communication.
“I want to assure you that whatever steps are being taken by the three services in today’s situation, they are not against India in any way,” he said.
Referring to the growing closeness of the Bangladesh army with the Pakistani and Chinese armies, he noted capability building is a continuous process.
“India is doing it and so are other countries,” the Indian army chief said.