Dhaka. Exercise SHANTIR OGROSENA-2021, a 10-day long multinational military exercise which started on April 4, culminated at Bangabandhu Senanibas (BBS), Bangladesh on April 12. Troops from four countries participated in this exercise with observers from US, UK, Russia, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore.

The aim of the exercise was to strengthen defence ties and enhance interoperability among neighbourhood countries to ensure effective peace keeping operations. The Armies of all participating nations shared their wide experiences and enhanced their situational awareness through robust information exchange platforms.

The exercise culminated with a validation phase and closing ceremony organised on the theme of Robust Peace Keeping Operations jointly undertaken by contingents of Indian Army, Royal Bhutanese Army, Sri Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army, preceded by an Army Chiefs Conclave.

General MM Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), witnessed the validation phase of the exercise. He also delivered a Keynote Address on “Changing Nature of Global Conflicts: Role of UN Peacekeepers” on April 11. The COAS also interacted with the senior officers of the participating nations and Military Observers from other countries.

The contingents displayed highest standards of professionalism during the exercise and also displayed their skills in volleyball, firing and cultural activities.