Third Indo-Bangladesh Army Joint Cycling Expedition conclude

Guwahati, March 25, 2019:

The third joint Indo- Bangladesh Army Cycling Expedition 2019 was conducted from March 20 to 25. The expedition was Flagged Off from Binnaguri Military Station on 20 March by Brigadier Pankaj Singh, VSM.

The expedition after cycling for six days through Binnaguri, Dhubri, Tura, Dalu in India and Haluaghat, Jamalpur, Dhanbari arrived at Madhupur in Bangladesh. During the course of the expedition, the team visited Dalu War Memorial, Muktisangaram Museum and Gandhi Ashram.

The objective of this expedition was to foster closer cooperation and brotherhood between the two Armies. Moreover, the teams were exposed to healthy outdoor activities, adventure skills, and cultural programmes, besides visiting historical places of 1971 war during the expedition.

Major General Mizamur Rahaman Shameen, BP, ndc, psc, GOC, of 19 Infantry Division, Bangladesh Army “Flagged In” the expedition on 25 Mar 19.

The 26 members expedition team from both countries were exposed to friendly civil population and military officials which resulted in better understanding of unique culture, tradition and further strengthening the cordial relationship between the two Armies.