Bangladesh: Bangladesh-US disaster response exercise begins

DHAKA, 27 October 2021, (TON): Bangladesh Armed Forces and US Army Pacific began a three-day disaster response exercise on search and rescue operations after earthquake at Army Golf Club in the city.

An ISPR press release said “the theme of the exercise titled ‘Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange’ is Resilience through Preparedness.”

State minister for disaster management and relief Enamur Rahman inaugurated the exercise as the chief guest.

Armed Forces Division principal staff officer Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman, disaster management and relief ministry secretary Md Mohsin and US Army Pacific’s Major General Reginald GA Neal were present at the inaugural function, among others.

More than 300 participants from 147 institutions of 23 countries across the world are taking part in the exercise DREE Bangladesh 2021.

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