KHULNA, Mar 10, 2025 (BSS) - Three-day 6th Coordinated Patrol ‘CORPAT’ and the 4th bilateral exercise ‘Bongosagor’ began today in the designated area of Bangladesh and Indian maritime borders in the Bay of Bengal with the participation of naval ships of the two countries.

This joint patrol and exercise under the supervision of Commander Flotilla West will continue till March 12, 2025, said a release of the Directorate of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) this afternoon. .

Bangladesh Navy warship BNS ABU UBAIDAH and a Maritime Patrol Aircraft have participated in this joint patrol and exercise while the Indian Navy's warship INS Ranvir and a helicopter are participating in this patrol and exercise.

Since 2018, this joint patrol and exercise is being held with the aim of eliminating various criminal activities including illegal fishing, smuggling, human trafficking, piracy and drug abuse in the designated maritime areas of the two countries, the ISPR said.

Through this, the two countries will play an important role in exchanging information related to maritime crimes in their respective water bodies, proper management of information, identifying ships conducting illegal activities at sea and eliminating various crimes.

It is expected to be able to play a more effective role in regional maritime security, addressing maritime security risks and developing the maritime economy, the release added.