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Multinational military exercise begins in Bangladesh from Sunday

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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 will begin from Sunday in Bangladesh.

Army personnel from India, Bhutan and Sri Lanka will participate in the exercise, titled “Shantir Ogroshena-2021” (front runner of peace) with Bangladesh army from April 4 to April 12, reports BSS a statement issued by Indian defence ministry.

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 statement added.

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