Chief of Army Staff and President of the Bangladesh Olympic Association General Waker-Uz-Zaman has returned home after completing a four-day official visit to Japan.

He arrived in Bangladesh from Japan on Sunday (September 20) night, according to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR).

During his visit, General Waker-Uz-Zaman attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He also watched several sporting events and encouraged Bangladeshi athletes participating in the Games.

The Army Chief held a bilateral meeting with Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). He also took part in discussions with presidents of various national Olympic associations.

According to the ISPR, such high-level exchanges are expected to contribute to the overall development of Bangladesh’s sports sector, expand international cooperation and further strengthen the country’s participation in the global sporting arena.