India, Bangladesh conduct naval exercise in Bay of Bengal to enhance interoperability

India and Bangladesh recently conducted a joint naval exercise, Bongosagar 2025, in the Bay of Bengal to enhance tactical planning, coordination, and information sharing. The exercise featured INS Ranvir and BNS Abu Ubaidah, promoting regional security through the SAGAR initiative. The collaboration strengthened interoperability, enabling effective responses to maritime threats and shared security challenges.