Bilateral ties: India, B'desh naval forces carry out coordinated patrol

INDIA and Bangladesh conducted a naval exercise and coordinated patrol in the Bay of Bengal this week that provided an opportunity for both the navies to develop closer links in tactical planning, coordination and information sharing for undertaking seamless maritime operations.

- MAYANK SINGH @New Delhi

"The India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 and Coordinated Patrol (Corpat) was conducted in Bay of Bengal this week. The exercise enhanced interoperability between the two navies, facilitating collaborative responses to shared maritime security challenges," the Indian Navy (IN) said on Thursday.

Bongosagar 2025 saw the participation of INS Ranvir from the Indian Navy and BNS Abu Ubaidah from the Bangladesh Navy, officials said. While Ranvir is a destroyer, the BNS Abu Ubaidah is a frigate.