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U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center; U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen, left; and Vice Adm. Khondkar Misbah ul Azim, chief of the naval staff, Bangladesh Navy; meet during Koehler’s visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 4, 2026. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)