Bangladesh-US military exercise ends

US-Bangladesh joint military exercises codenamed 'Tiger Shark' concluded here yesterday, training up naval commandos under an agenda of ensuring maritime security in the region.

A total of 59 new Naval Commandos received specialised training during the exercises held at Bangladesh Navy Special Warfare and Diving Salvage Center (BN SWADS) at the BNS Issa Khan Naval Base.

US Ambassador James F Moriarty attended the graduation ceremony for the commandos.

During the programme, units from the Bangladesh Navy and the US military trained on counter terrorism and combating piracy and maritime and coastal threats.

The new Bangladesh Naval Commandos are the direct descendents of the 'Nau Commandos' who fought bravely during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.

The US envoy reaffirmed his government's support to Bangladesh's efforts to counter terrorism, piracy, and maritime and coastal crime.