BNS Dhaka

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]

BNS Dhaka
Khilkhet, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Site information
Type	Naval base
Controlled by	Bangladesh Navy
Site history
Built	2018 (2018)
In use	2018 - Present
Garrison information
Current commander	Rear Admiral Abdullah Al Maksus

History

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

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

• List of ships of the Bangladesh Navy