Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh will not take any step in defence procurement that could damage its relations with other countries, Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has said.

He made the remarks on Wednesday in response to queries over a Tk 6.08 billion agreement with the Chinese government to establish a military drone manufacturing plant in Bangladesh.

During the briefing, he also addressed discussions surrounding the potential deployment of Bangladeshi troops to Gaza, noting that no final decision has been made.

Bangladesh has previously expressed interest in participating in a proposed international stabilisation force (ISF) for Gaza, subject to specific conditions.

Several media outlets have reported on Bangladesh's initiative to sign...