Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- The United States has said port security exchanges continue to be of immense mutual benefit.

US Coast Guard International Port Security (IPS) Program representatives conducted a country assessment with the Bangladesh Department of Shipping from January 20 to 23.

During this country assessment, the US Coast Guard worked directly with the Department of Shipping in a bilateral exchange of port security information and sharing of best practices.

"The knowledge gained from this assessment will be used by ports around the country to enhance their port security programs, thus enhancing the security of the worldwide maritime transportation system. We believe these port security exchanges continue to be of immense mutual benef...