Bongosagar 2025: India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Explained
Why in the news
The India-Bangladesh naval exercise and joint patrol went ahead as planned even though political ties have been strained since Sheikh Hasina’s removal in August 2024, showing defence links remain steady.
Key facts
- Ships: INS Ranvir (Indian destroyer) and BNS Abu Ubaidah (Bangladeshi frigate).
- Aim: better interoperability, tactical planning, joint operations and maritime security.
- Drills: surface firing, manoeuvres, underway replenishment, communication drills, visit, board, search and seizure, and information-sharing.
Strategic implications
- Supports India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision and stability in the Bay of Bengal.
- Maritime partnerships with Bangladesh, Mauritius and others help balance China’s growing Indian Ocean presence.
India-Mauritius Joint Vision 2025
| Element | Commitment |
|---|---|
| Surveillance | More ship and aircraft deployments |
| EEZ | Stronger security of Mauritius’ exclusive economic zone |
| Agalega Island | Wider defence use of new runway and jetty |
| Information | National Maritime Information Sharing Centre in Mauritius |
Exam angle
- Exercise: Bongosagar; initiative: SAGAR.
- Indian ship: INS Ranvir.