BNS Sher-e-Bangla
| BNS Sher-e-Bangla | |
|---|---|
| Rabnabad, Patuakhali | |
| Type | Naval base |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Bangladesh Navy |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Navy |
| Condition | Under 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 acre this will be the largest naval base of Bangladesh Navy. Of those 200 acres of land for the naval base and 300 acres of land is going on for naval aviation and submarine operations.[2][3][4]
History
On 20 November 2013 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation for BNS Sher-e-Bangla at Rabnabad, Patuakhli.[5] On 2 January 2018 The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved 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. It is expected to be finished by June 2021.[6]
Functions
According to Bangladeshi officials main role and functions of this base will be to provide maritime & coastal protection, “air support” at the seaport and its adjacent areas, and resisting attack from external enemy.[2][7]
References
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- ^ "PM inaugurates Paira seaport". The Daily Star. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ a b "Patuakhali naval base gets ECNEC nod". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ "News Details". www.bssnews.net. Retrieved 2018-01-23.