The ninth edition of Indo-Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise SAMPRITI-IX commenced at Umroi, Meghalaya. The main focus of this edition of the fourteen days joint exercise is on Counter-Terrorism Operations in mountainous and jungle terrain.<br />''<br />''Defence Ministry has said that a delegation comprising of 31 officers and 138 other ranks of Bangladesh Army and a company group of Indian Army will participate in the joint military exercise.<br />''<br />''The Bangladesh Army contingent is led by Brigadier General Md Shafiul Azam. Both armies will familiarise each other in various tactical drills and procedures.<br />''<br />''The exercise started yesterday with gala opening ceremony which included an impressive parade by both the army contingents and mesmerising band display.<br />''<br />''The joint exercise will culminate on 16th Feb after a validation exercise.<br />