BNS Dhaka
| BNS Dhaka | |
|---|---|
| Khilkhet, Dhaka, Bangladesh | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Naval base |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Navy |
| Site history | |
| Built | 2018 |
| In use | 2018 - Present |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Rear Admiral Abdullah Al Maksus |
BNS Dhaka is a full-fledged naval base of the Bangladesh Navy in Dhaka of Bangladesh.[1] It is one of largest bases in Dhaka of Bangladesh Navy.[2]
History
[edit]With the aim of Forces Goal 2030, Bangladesh Navy is continuing to enhance its capabilities by establishing new bases to support the force in large extent especially logistics and information technological support in capital. To fulfill a goal, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina commissioned this full-fledged naval base[3] on November 5, 2018, to be called BNS Sheikh Mujib.[4] Bangladesh Navy treats this installation as crucial to cater the operational needs of the force in the capital.
Functions
[edit]The main objective of this naval base is to coordinate disaster response services alongside running their naval information technology programme and naval intelligence training and operating helicopters of the force. Navy helicopters are stationed and maintained as well in this floated base.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ শেখ পরিবারের নামে থাকা ৮ সংস্থা-প্রতিষ্ঠান-স্থাপনার নাম পরিবর্তন [Names of 8 organizations, institutions and establishments in the name of Sheikh family changed]. Jago News 24 (in Bengali). 9 March 2025. Archived from the original on 9 March 2025. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ "PM to commission naval base in Dhaka today". The Independent (Bangladesh). Dhaka, Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019.
- ^ "BNS Sheikh Mujib Naval Base". Daily Sun (Bangladesh).
- ^ "PM commissions naval base 'BNS Sheikh Mujib'". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangtha.
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