Bangladesh, US Air Forces begin military exercise

The Air Forces of Bangladesh and the United States began Exercise Cope South on Sunday at BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandker in Dhaka.

The US Pacific Air Forces sponsored the five-day exercise, which runs through 5 November, said a press release.

Bangladesh Air Force Vice Marshall Haider Abdullah and US Embassy Dhaka acting deputy chief of mission Trishita Maula welcomed participants at the opening ceremony.

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Pilots, maintenance specialists, and logistics teams from both countries will train side by side on C-130J operations and maintenance, cargo handling, aviation safety, emergency response, airfield security, and medical support.

Cope South strengthens the ability of both air forces in responding to regional security challenges, natural disasters, and humanitarian emergencies. The hands-on training will sharpen their ability to deliver emergency supplies and support relief operations when a crisis strikes.