BNS Sher-e-Bangla

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BNS Sher-e-Bangla
Rabnabad, Patuakhali
TypeNaval base
Site information
OwnerBangladesh Navy
Controlled byBangladesh Navy
ConditionUnder Construction

BNS Sher-e-Bangla is the first full-fledged naval base being developed for the Bangladesh Navy as part of the development vision of Bangladesh Armed Forces Forces Goal 2030.[1] With an area of 500 acres this will be the largest naval base of the Bangladesh Navy. Of that area 200 acres of land will be devoted to the naval base and 300 acres for naval aviation and submarine operations.[2][3][4] It is named after the 1st Prime Minister of Bengal, A. K. Fazlul Huq, who was known as Sher-e-Bangla or the Tiger of Bengal.

History[]

On 20 November 2013 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation for BNS Sher-e-Bangla at Rabnabad, Patuakhali.[5] On 2 January 2018 the executive committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved a project titled 'Establishment of BNS Sher-e-Bangla Patuakhali', worth Taka 1,081.50 crore.[6] The project will be overseen by The Ministry of Defence, Bangladesh Navy and the Engineer in Chief Section of Bangladesh Army. Construction is still underway as of December 2021.[7]

Functions[]

According to Bangladeshi officials the main role and functions of this base will be to provide maritime and coastal protection, air support at the seaport and its adjacent areas, and resistance to attack from external enemies.[2][8]

References[]

  1. ^ "ECNEC approves Patuakhali naval base project". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
  2. ^ a b "Patuakhali to get biggest naval base with aviation facilities". The Independent. Dhaka. 2018-01-22. Archived from the original on 2018-01-22. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
  3. ^ "PM opens Paira seaport". The Daily Ittefaq. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  4. ^ "Bangladesh Navy". www.navy.mil.bd. Archived from the original on 2019-05-27. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  5. ^ "PM inaugurates Paira seaport". The Daily Star. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  6. ^ "Patuakhali naval base gets ECNEC nod". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  7. ^ "PM Hasina: Bangladesh Navy to get more sophisticated warships, war equipment". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  8. ^ "News Details". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangtha. Archived from the original on 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2018-01-23.

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