Military Exercise - Multinational Indian Military Shantir Ogrosena-2021

Indian Army is participating in Military Exercise namely SHANTIR OGROSHENA -2021 which is being conducted in Bangladesh. The Exercise celebrates 50 years of Liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan.

Context:

Indian Army is participating in Military Exercise namely SHANTIR OGROSHENA -2021 which is being conducted in Bangladesh. The Exercise celebrates 50 years of Liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan.

Historical Background:

The Exercise started on 4th April 2021 to commemorate the birth centenary of Bangabandhuand Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh Father of the Nation.

About Shantir Ogrosena-2021 :

• 9 Days Long Exercise is being conducted from 4th April to 12th April 2021.
• It is being organised at Bangabandhu Senanibas,Bangladesh.
  • It is also known as Jamuna Cantonment.
• ‘SHANTIR OGROSHENA’ 2021 means Front Runner of the Peace.
• Countries Participating: India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
• Military observers will be present throughout the 9 days from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UK, Turkey, USA, and Singapore
• The theme of the Military Exercise is Robust Peacekeeping Operations.