Bangladesh & United States navies launched the ‘CARAT (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training) Bangladesh 2020’ to expand relationships and to broaden maritime awareness between the two countries. About the Exercise: * The exercise demonstrates the United States continuing commitment to work with the Bangladesh military to address shared maritime security concerns in the region and to strengthen partnership to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. * The sea phase of the exercise took place in the Bay of Bengal with ships from both countries. * The events are set to enhance interoperability between the two navies. US & Bangladesh will work via the coordinated deployment of surface ships, to include tactical manoeuvres among other activities. * The CARAT 2020 underscores the shared vision of the US & Bangladesh for a free, open, secure, inclusive, and peaceful Indo-Pacific region.