The joint military exercise ‘Tiger Lightning (TL)-2025’ began today at the Para Commando Brigade, Jalalabad Cantonment in Sylhet. Photo : ISPR

DHAKA, July 25, 2025 (BSS) – The joint military exercise ‘Tiger Lightning (TL)-2025’ began today at the Para Commando Brigade, Jalalabad Cantonment in Sylhet.

Bangladesh Army and the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) jointly organised the military exercise TL-2025, according to an Inter Services Public Relations release.

It said Major General Ascot A. Winter, Deputy Commanding General of USARPAC was present as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. 

The exercise was jointly supervised by the Para Commando Brigade of the Bangladesh Army and the Nevada National Guard under the United States Army Pacific Command. 

The six-day-long exercise will continue until July 30, the release said.

It said Bangladesh and the United States maintain mutual cooperation in regional and global security, counter-terrorism, disaster management, and humanitarian assistance. 

Bangladesh remains committed to confronting natural disasters and global threats and continues to work collaboratively with the United States and other partners. 

As part of the ongoing cooperation, Tiger Lightning 2025 is being conducted with the aim of enhancing mutual collaboration, improving joint operational capabilities, and strengthening preparedness. 

A total of 66 personnel from the Nevada National Guard of the United States and 100 personnel from the Bangladesh Army's Para Commando Brigade are participating in the exercise.

Senior officials of Bangladesh Army, including the Director of Army Air Defence Directorate, the Director of Military Training Directorate, and the Commander of the Para Commando Brigade, were present at the inauguration ceremony. 

The exercise is expected to significantly enhance the professional skills of participating troops and will further strengthen the existing relationship between the Bangladesh Army and the United States Army.