Bangladesh Navy

New Navy chief adorned with rank badge

Newly-appointed Chief of Naval Staff Mohammad Shaheen Iqbal has been adorned with the rank badge of vice-admiral this morning at a function in presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Gono Bhaban.
PM for strengthening Navy to protect country’s sea areas

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stresses the need for strengthening Bangladesh Navy further in a bid to protect the country’s maritime area.
Bangladesh Navy ship carrying 100 metric tons of aid starts for Maldives

A Bangladesh Navy ship is starting for the Maldives, carrying more than 100 metric tons of food, medicine and medical equipment as assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Test Fire in Bay: Two navy officials killed, 6 others hurt in explosion

Two navy officials were killed and six others injured in an explosion in a navy ship at the outer anchorage of Chattogram port yesterday during a test fire in the Bay of Bengal.
'Pleasure' trip or what?

Just two weeks before going back to the navy, the Chittagong Port Authority chairman went on an eight-day official visit to South Africa and Morocco apparently to gather knowledge on how to improve the port's operation.
PM vows to turn Bangladesh Navy into ‘Builder Navy’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses her firm determination to turn Bangladesh Navy into a "Builder Navy" from "Buyer Navy" and hopes that Bangladesh would be able to export warships.
Tap country’s maritime resources: President

President Abdul Hamid says there is no alternative to unlocking the huge potentials of the country's vast sea area and using the maritime resources for the nation's further development.
Attack on Navy mosque: Another ‘militant’ accused held in Jhenidah

An accused of a case filed in connection to the blasts at a mosque inside Bangladesh Navy's Issa Khan base in Chittagong is arrested in Jhenidah town.
Navy finds body of missing tourist at Cox’s Bazar

Bangladesh Navy recovers the body of the missing tourist who was washed away in the bay at Cox’s Bazar sea beach on Tuesday.
Navy rescues 24 more survivors at sea

Bangladesh Navy rescues 24 more missing survivors from the Bay of Bengal in search and rescue in the aftermath of “severe cyclonic storm” Mora.
Bangladesh to give befitting reply if attacked: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Bangladesh must have the preparation to give a befitting reply if it is attacked by anyone although it is a peace-loving nation.
First 2 submarines commissioned

Bangladesh Navy begins its journey as a “three-dimensional force” as two submarines are commissioned at a special ceremony in Chittagong naval jetty. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the two submarines, BN Nabajatra and BN Joyjatra.
Navy gets first women soldiers

For the first time in the county’s history, a total of 44 women soldiers joins the Bangladesh Navy.
15 personalities, Navy receive Independence Award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has handed over 'Swadhinata Padak' (Independence Award) 2016, the highest state award, to 15 distinguished personalities and the Bangladesh Navy in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Navy to get two subs this year

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said two submarines will be inducted into Bangladesh Navy this year for the first time, aiming to transform it into a three-dimensional force.
14 individuals, Navy picked for Independence Award 2016

Fourteen individuals and Bangladesh Navy have been named for Independence Award-2016 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the nation.
14 personalities, Navy to get Independence Award

The government decides to decorate 14 distinguished personalities and Bangladesh Navy with this year's Independence Award-2016 in recognition to their glorious and credible contributions in the national level.
Navy, air chiefs adorned with upgraded rank badges

The government upgrades the status of naval and air force chiefs from vice-admiral and air marshal to admiral and air chief marshal respectively in order to make the rank parallel to army chief.
Resist evil forces, PM to army men

Asking members of the Bangladesh Army to gain more trust of people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hopes that they will always remain ready to resist evil forces to protect the country's independence and sovereignty.
A model for the rules-based system in Asia

Beginning 2016 with a trip to the region for the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) hosted by the Bangladesh Navy in Dhaka sets the tone for the year ahead.
Cutter Rush decommissioned to Bangladesh Navy

The US Coast Guard decommissions and transfers the Cutter Rush to the Bangladesh Navy during an official signing ceremony on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California.
15 rescued while being trafficked to Malaysia

Bangladesh Navy rescues 15 people at the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port while they were going to Malaysia illegally