In a move towards further strengthen ties between the two Armies, the Indian Army gifted 20 fully trained military horses and 10 mine detection dogs to Bangladesh Army.

“These equines and canines were trained by the Remount and Veterinary Corps of Indian Army,” said the High Commission of India in Dhaka.

It may be mentioned that the Indian Army has also trained Bangladesh Army personnel for training and handling these specialist dogs and horses.

The presentation ceremony was held Tuesday (Nov 10) at Petrapole- Benapole Integrated Check Post (ICP) on the India - Bangladesh Border.

Indian Army delegation led by Major General Narinder Singh Khroud, Chief of Staff of Brahmastra Corps whereas the Bangladesh Army Delegation led by Major General Mohammad Humayun Kabir, who is Commanding the Jessore based Division, were present at the handing over ceremony.

Brigdare JS Cheema from the Indian High Commission in Dhaka was also present at the event.

“The performance of military dogs in Indian Army has been commendable. We are always ready to extend our assistance to a friendly country like Bangladesh in issues concerning security. When it comes to security, the dogs have proven their mettle. The dogs which have been handed over, are extremely effective in mine detection and contraband items,” a senior Army official said.

India’s partnership with Bangladesh stands out as a role model in the region for good neighbourly relations. With this gesture the bond which two countries share is expected to grow even stronger.