Indian Army to take part in 'multinational military exercise' in Bangladesh

New Delhi, April 2: In a major development, the Indian Army will be participating in the multinational military exercise 'Shantir Ogroshena' conducted by Bangladesh from April 4 to 12.

 

This is to mark birth centenary of Bangladesh ‘Father of the Nation’ Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and mark glorious 50 years of liberation.

 

 

"Indian Army contingent comprising of 30 personnel including Officers, JCOs, and Jawans of a Battalion from The DOGRA Regiment will participate in the exercise," the Defence Ministry said in a statement. Apart from this, the contingent of the Royal Bhutan Army, Sri Lankan Army, and Bangladesh Army will be taking part in the exercise.

 

 

The theme of the exercise is “Robust Peace Keeping Operations” and military observers from the USA, UK, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore will also be in attendance throughout the exercise.