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Bongosagar 2025: Strengthening India-Bangladesh Naval Cooperation

Why in the News ?

The fifth edition of the India-Bangladesh naval exercise, Bongosagar 2025, was conducted in the Bay of Bengal, enhancing maritime security, interoperability, and tactical coordination. The exercise featured INS Ranvir and BNS Abu Ubaidah, focusing on strategic naval operations.

Highlighjts of the Bongosagar 2025:

• The fifth edition of the Bongosagar naval exercise and Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) was conducted in the Bay of Bengal.
• Initiated in 2019, it aims to enhance interoperability, tactical coordination, and mutual understanding between the Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy.
• Participating ships: INS Ranvir (Indian Navy) and BNS Abu Ubaidah (Bangladesh Navy).

Key Operations and Exercises:

• The joint exercise included surface firing, tactical manoeuvres, underway replenishment, and Visit-Board-Search-Seizure (VBSS) cross-boarding.
• Additional drills: Communication exercises, operational knowledge quizzes, and a ceremonial steam past to boost professional engagement.
• INS Ranvir, a Rajput-Class guided missile destroyer commissioned in 1986, demonstrated India’s advanced maritime capabilities.

Significance and Impact

• Bongosagar 2025 reinforced regional maritime security and stability.
• Strengthened tactical cooperation and enhanced the operational synergy between India and Bangladesh.
• Affirmed both nations’ commitment to safeguarding maritime interests and fostering bilateral defense ties.