Multinational military exercise begins in Bangladesh April 4

A multinational military exercise commemorating the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and golden jubilee of the country’s Independence begins next week in Bangladesh.

Indian, Royal Bhutan and Sri Lankan armies will participate in the exercise titled “Shantir Ogroshena-2021” (front runner of peace) with Bangladesh army from April 4 to April 12, according to a statement issued by Indian defence ministry here last evening.

Indian army contingent comprising 30 personnel including officers, JCOs and Jawans of a Battalion from the Dogra Regiment will take part in the drill along with contingent of Royal Bhutan Army, Sri Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army.

The theme of the exercise is “Robust Peace Keeping Operations”.

Military observers from USA, UK, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore will also be in attendance throughout the exercise, the Indian defence ministry statement added.