BNS Sheikh Mujib
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| BNS Sheikh Mujib | |
|---|---|
| Part of Bangladesh Armed Forces | |
| Dhaka, Dhaka Division. | |
| Type | Military base |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Bangladesh Armed Forces |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Navy |
| Site history | |
| Built | 2018 |
| In use | 2018 - Present |
BNS Sheikh Mujib is a full-fledged naval base of the Bangladesh Navy in Dhaka of Bangladesh. It is one of largest bases in Dhaka of Bangladesh Navy.[1]
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[2] on November 5, 2018, to be called BNS Sheikh Mujib.[3] 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]- ^ "PM to commission naval base in Dhaka today". The Independent. Dhaka.
- ^ "BNS Sheikh Mujib Naval Base". Daily Sun.
- ^ "PM commissions naval base 'BNS Sheikh Mujib'". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangtha.
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