Joint U.S. and Bangladesh Military Exercise to Increase Counter Terrorism Capabilities

Dhaka, April 11 -- The U.S. and Bangladesh militaries are participating in a joint “Tiger Shark” exercise in the Chittagong and Sylhet divisions through late-May.  Units from the Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Coast Guard, Bangladesh Army and the U.S. military will train on counter terrorism and maritime operations during this exercise.  This Tiger Shark exercise is one of many joint activities conducted by the U.S. armed forces and the Bangladesh military. Our militaries have a long history of working in partnership for humanitarian assistance and medical training and have also conducted air, land and sea exercises in the past.