Bangladesh, India to hold joint military exercise from Nov 5

The armies of Bangladesh and India will hold a joint military exercise from November 5-18

Members of the Indian Army, Strike 1 participate in a mock drill exercise, 'Megh Prahar' on the banks of the Yamuna River in Mathura on July 14, 2016. Excercise 'Megh Prahar' demonstrated the capabilities of Mathura-based Strike 1 to effect crossings of a river obstacle and tested the effectiveness of the Ultra Modern Tank T-90 and BMP-2 in crossing a river. / AFP PHOTO / STR

This is the seventh instance of the two armies conducting a joint military exercise.

Titled Shampriti-7, the exercise will focus on counterterrorism and disaster management will be held at Bangabandhu Cantonment in Tangail.

Bangladesh army frequently conducts joint military exercises with allied nations.

According to a press release issued by Bangladesh army, Bangladesh and India have been hosting the exercises alternatively since 2010.

source: Dhaka Tribune

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