Mar 14: The India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 and Coordinated Patrol was conducted in the Bay of Bengal this week. The exercise saw the participation of INS Ranvir from the Indian Navy and BNS Abu Ubaidah from the Bangladesh Navy.
The exercise enhanced interoperability between the two navies, facilitating collaborative responses to shared maritime security challenges.
The exercise involved a range of complex operations encompassing surface firing, tactical maneuvers, underway replenishment, Visit-Board-Search-Seizure (VBSS) cross-boarding, communication drills, quizzes for the Ops team and Junior officers on professional topics, and steam past.
The exercise provided the opportunity for both navies to develop closer links in tactical planning, coordination, and information sharing for undertaking seamless maritime operations. The exercise has strengthened coordination and confidence between the two navies thereby improving the ability to undertake coordinated operations and respond swiftly and effectively against emerging threats at sea.
The enhanced synergy of naval operations between the two navies is a testament to the shared commitment to countering global security challenges towards security and stability in the region promoting the Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative of India.
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