Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman has described discussions and agreements with different countries over defence procurement as part of a continuous process, dismissing suggestions that such initiatives are unusual towards the end of the interim government's tenure.

Responding to questions from reporters on Monday afternoon after a meeting with Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain at the foreign ministry, Khalilur said: "This is an ongoing process."

Under the interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, emphasis has been placed on strengthening defence capabilities, with the process to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon jets advancing significantly.

On Dec 9, the Bangladesh Air Force signed a letter of intent wit...