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PM commissions naval base ‘BNS Sheikh Mujib’​


DHAKA, Nov 5, 2018 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today commissioned a full-fledged naval base here to be called ‘BNS Sheikh Mujib’ with officials saying the installation was crucial to cater the operational needs of the force in the capital. The navy base, first after the name of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was set up in Khilkhet area.

Naval officials said the base was set up with a particular objective to coordinate disaster response services alongside running their naval information technology programmes and naval intelligence training.

Navy helicopters would be stationed as well in the newly floated base, they said.

PM’s security advisor Major Gen. (rtd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, Chief of Bangladesh Naval Staff Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed and senior military and civil officials were present.

Commanding officer of the BNS Sheikh Mujib Moinuddin Mallik received the ‘Commission Farman’ from the prime minister.

On her arrival at the new naval base, the prime minister was given a state salute while national anthem was played.

On the occasion, the prime minister inaugurated 22 high rise buildings in Dhaka, Chattogram and Khulna and laid the foundation stone of BN township at Savar through video conferencing and talked to commanders of the naval areas, navy officers and their spouses.

She also unveiled a book ‘Bangladesh Navy in the 21st Century’ which has chronicles of Bangladesh Navy and stages of its historical transformations and contributions towards the nation.

The BN township will be constructed at Savar by a Chinese construction firm. The Township will have ten 27-storied and twelve 26-storied residential buildings with modern facilities in addition to educational institutions, hospitals, ladies club, shopping mall and car parking facilities.

Addressing the commissioning ceremony of the BNS Sheikh Mujib, the prime minister highlighted the steps taken by her government to build up a three- dimensional force.

Bangladesh Navy would be made more stronger if her party comes to power again, she said.

Sheikh Hasina said her government has been making relentless stride for building a prosperous nation. At the same time, the government is trying its level best to develop the three services which are symbol of the country’s independence and sovereignty, she added.

Sheikh Hasina said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman saw a dream of developed Bangladesh and had build an armed forces befitting to an independent country. So, Bangabandhu formulated defense policy, she said.

Despite severe economic crisis, she said Bangabandhu rose up the Bangladesh Navy after independence and commissioned BNS Isha Khan.

Bangabandhu also formulated the Territorial Water and Maritime Zone Act in 1974 which the UN formulated in 1982, she continued.

Sheikh Hasina said her government procured most sophisticated frigate for Bangladesh Navy after coming to power in 1996 along with other steps for modernisation of the naval force. But the modernisation process witnessed setback after changeover of the government in 2001.

Over the last nine years Bangladesh Navy has emerged as an international standard three-dimensional force, the prime minister said, adding the BNS Sheikh Mujib will play important role in disaster management and public welfare along with regular operational activities.​
 

PM commissions naval base ‘BNS Sheikh Mujib’​

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Monday, 05 November, 2018 15:29

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today commissioned a full-fledged naval base here to be called ‘BNS Sheikh Mujib’ with officials saying the installation was crucial to cater the operational needs of the force in the capital.

The navy base, first after the name of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was set up in Khilkhet area, according to BSS report.

Naval officials said the base was set up with a particular objective to coordinate disaster response services alongside running their naval information technology programmes and naval intelligence training.

Navy helicopters would be stationed as well in the newly floated base,they said.

PM’s security advisor Major Gen. (rtd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, Chief of Bangladesh Naval Staff Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed and senior military and civil officials were present.

Commanding officer of the BNS Sheikh Mujib Moinuddin Mallik received the ‘Commission Farman’ from the prime minister.

On her arrival at the new naval base, the prime minister was given a state salute while national anthem was played.

On the occasion, the prime minister inaugurated 22 high rise buildings in Dhaka, Chattogram and Khulna and laid the foundation stone of BN township at Savar through video conferencing and talked to commanders of the naval areas, navy officers and their spouses.

She also unveiled a book ‘Bangladesh Navy in the 21st Century’ which has chronicles of Bangladesh Navy and stages of its historical transformations and contributions towards the nation.

The BN township will be constructed at Savar by a Chinese construction firm. The Township will have ten 27-storied and twelve 26-storied residential buildings with modern facilities in addition to educational institutions, hospitals, ladies club, shopping mall and car parking facilities.

Addressing the commissioning ceremony of the BNS Sheikh Mujib, the prime minister highlighted the steps taken by her government to build up a three-dimensional force. Bangladesh Navy would be made more stronger if her party comes to power again, she said.

Sheikh Hasina said her government has been making relentless stride for building a prosperous nation. At the same time, the government is trying its level best to develop the three services which are symbol of the country’s independence and sovereignty, she added.

Sheikh Hasina said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman saw a dream of developed Bangladesh and had build an armed forces befitting to an independent country. So, Bangabandhu formulated defense policy, she said.

Despite severe economic crisis, she said Bangabandhu rose up the Bangladesh Navy after independence and commissioned BNS Isha Khan.

Bangabandhu also formulated the Territorial Water and Maritime Zone Act in 1974 which the UN formulated in 1982, she continued.

Sheikh Hasina said her government procured most sophisticated frigate for Bangladesh Navy after coming to power in 1996 along with other steps for modernisation of the naval force. But the modernisation process witnessed setback after changeover of the government in 2001.

Over the last nine years Bangladesh Navy has emerged as an international standard three-dimensional force, the prime minister said, adding the BNS Sheikh Mujib will play important role in disaster management and public welfare along with regular operational activities.​
 

Navy to be made much stronger: PM​


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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina commissions naval base BNS Sheikh Mujib in Khilkhet, opens 22 multi-storied buildings, and lays the foundation stone of BN Township in Savar through a programme. Photo: PID

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh Navy will be made much stronger if Awami League is voted to power again.

“If we can return [to power], we'll surely make this navy much stronger, Insha Allah,” she said.

The prime minister said this while attending a programme marking the commissioning of new naval base BNS Sheikh Mujib, opening of 22 multi-storied buildings and laying the foundation stone of BN Township in Savar and BNS Sheikh Mujib in Khilkhet area of the capital.

“We're trying to put the country's economic condition on a solid ground
 we're also trying to modernise the forces, which are the symbols of our independence so that we can move forward in the global arena with dignity,” she said.

After assuming power in 2009, the prime minister said, her government has implemented a good number of projects for the development of the navy.

Talking about the BNS Sheikh Mujib, Hasina said this base -- apart from its own operational activities -- will play a special role in ensuring people's wellbeing and tackling natural calamities.

The PM said the accommodation crisis of navy personnel will ease to some extent with the inauguration of residential buildings for them.

Sheikh Hasina handed over the commissioning warrant to the commanding officer Captain Munir Uddin Mallik followed by hoisting the Colours and striking of ship bells.

After the inauguration of the 22 multi-storied buildings, which will be used for various purposes in Dhaka, Chattogram and Khulna naval areas, the prime minister talked to some beneficiaries through videoconferencing.

She also unveiled a book titled “Bangladesh Navy in 21st century”.

Earlier, on her arrival at the venue, the prime minister was received by Navy Chief Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed.​
 
I guess this (BNS Sheikh Mujib) is a way for Hasina to keep the Navy Brass' top echelon happy. This will be another DOHS for Navy in Khilkhet and modeled after Jolshiri and/or Nirjhor (Dhaka Cantonment) where mainly Army and Air Force personnel have residential facilities. This area (Navy base) will have Navy personnel's families housed.

But no word on the six/eight new frigate builds or new marine patrol aircraft purchases.

By the way - that guy behind her, (Sheikh Rehana's husband's younger brother Major General Tarique Siddique) still controls DGFI etc. and is involved in all manners of illegal dealings - my understanding. He is Hasina's insider tool to control the military and of course the population.

 
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