Bangladesh, U.S. Navies Commence CARAT Bangladesh 2024

240422-N-NR876-1252 CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (April 22, 2024) - Distinguished guests from the U.S. Embassy to Bangladesh, Navy, Marine Corps, and Bangladesh Navy pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercise Bangladesh 2024 in Chattogram, Bangladesh Apr. 22. CARAT Bangladesh is a week-long exercise that seeks to enhance collaboration focused on shared maritime security challenges in the region. As the 30th iteration of the CARAT series, 2024 highlights the longstanding role of CARAT as a credible venue for regional Allies and partners to address shared maritime security priorities. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Electronics Technician Nguyet Mai)