DHAKA, June 14, 2023 (BSS) - The closing ceremony of the joint training and exercise of Bangladesh Navy and the United States Navy titled 'Exercise Tiger SHARK-40' has concluded today at BNS Nirvik at Chattogram.

Bangladesh Navy's Swords Command, Army's Para Commando Brigade and US Navy's Special Forces led the programme.

Regional Commander of Chittagong Naval Region Rear Admiral Abdullah Al Mamun Chowdhury was present as the chief guest at the closing ceremony, said a press release.

Besides, selected representatives from the United States Embassy in Bangladesh participated in the exercise. 

The exercise was attended by other officials and invited guests from Armed Forces Department, Army, Navy and Chittagong Naval Region among others.

Bangladesh Army and Navy Special Forces and US Special Forces participated in this training exercise under the management of Commodore Swords Command.

The main objective of the joint training exercise, which started on May 21, 2023 at BNS Nirvik, Chittagong, was to improve the existing good relations between Bangladesh and the United States, as well as to increase the professional capabilities of the special forces of both countries.