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Bangladesh offers to train Lebanese navy​

Bangladesh Navy Assistant Naval Staff (operation) AMMM Aurangjeb Chowdhury talking training of Lebanese navy with Lebanese Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj Gen Walid Salman in Beirut, the Lebanese capital, yesterday.   Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh Navy Assistant Naval Staff (operation) AMMM Aurangzeb Chowdhury talking training of Lebanese navy with Lebanese Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj Gen Walid Salman in Beirut, the Lebanese capital, yesterday. Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh Navy yesterday offered Lebanese navy thorough training in naval aspects on maritime strategy and warfare as Lebanon strives to upgrade its capability.

Bangladesh's Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (operations) Rear Admiral AMMM Aurangzeb Chowdhury met Lebanese Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj Gen Walid Salman in Beirut and made the offer.

Lebanese navy said it is keen on sending its personnel for training and sought for detailed curriculum.

Aurangzeb is now in Beirut to send back two Bangladeshi naval ships--BNS Osman and BNS Madhumati, which are on UN duty--home. They will be replaced by two more ships--BNS Ali Haider and BNS Nirmul.

These two ships have completed four years of continuous duty as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil).

Unifil launched its lone maritime taskforce in Lebanon after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 2006. Israel had demanded that the sea route for weapon smuggling into Lebanon be stopped as a prerequisite to its withdrawal.

Bangladesh joined this taskforce in 2010 with 320 sailors and officers. Other countries participating in the taskforce are Germany, Brazil, Greece, Indonesia and Turkey.

Lebanese Armed Forces Chief of Staff Salman yesterday gratefully recalled the role of Bangladesh navy in securing his country's maritime boundary. “We want Bangladesh to continue the maritime interdiction operation,” he said. “Because of them no ships carrying weapons could illegally enter Lebanon. This played a big role in maintaining peace.”

Commanding officer of BNS Osman Capt Abul Kalam Azad was also present during the meeting.
 

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A friendly visit by a Turkish battleship in Bangladesh. Hope this friendship between the two brotherly nations blossoms into strategic partnership.


 

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Bangladesh Navy to procure Ocean-going tug from India
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Jun 30, 2024 22:08
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Bangladesh Navy has signed a contract for a 'Made in India' 800-ton-Ocean Going Tug with India's Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers.

The signing, held on Sunday, coincides with the visit of India's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi to Bangladesh, as per UNB reports.

A new milestone in India's defence Line of Credit to Bangladesh said the Indian High Commission in Dhaka in a message through its verified social media handle.

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will pay a four-day official visit from July 1-4, aiming to consolidate bilateral defence relations between Bangladesh and India and to explore new avenues for Naval cooperation.

The visit of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy will further "strengthen the strong bonds of friendship" between the navies of both countries, said the Indian Ministry of Defence on Sunday.

The CNS is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with his counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of the Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy in Dhaka, as also review the passing out parade scheduled at Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA) at Chattogram on July 4.

During the visit, the CNS would also hold bilateral discussions with General Waker-Uz-Zaman (Chief of the Army Staff, Bangladesh Army), Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan (Chief of the Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force), Lt Gen Mizanur Rahman Shameem (Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division) and senior leadership of the Bangladesh Government.

The CNS would also address participants at the National Defence College, Dhaka and visit a few key defence facilities.

Naval cooperation between India and Bangladesh has been traditionally strong, encompassing a wide span, which includes operational interactions through port calls, and bilateral naval exercises, along with capacity building, capability enhancement and training initiatives.​
 

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Indian navy chief in Bangladesh on a 4-day visit

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Indian navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi today began a four-day visit to Bangladesh aimed at consolidating bilateral defence relations and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation.

Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to hold discussions with his counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, chief of Bangladesh Navy, in Dhaka and review the passing-out parade scheduled at Bangladesh Naval Academy at Chattogram on July 4, an Indian Navy statement said.

During the visit, the Indian navy chief would also hold bilateral discussions with chiefs of Bangladesh Army and Air Force, the Principal Staff Officer Armed Forces Division, and senior leadership of the Bangladesh government, it said.

He would also address participants at the National Defence College, Dhaka, and visit a few key defence facilities, our New Delhi correspondent reports.

This is Admiral Tripathi's first official visit abroad after he took charge as Indian navy chief two months ago.

The visit comes more than a week after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited India during which both sides vowed to expand the overall defence and strategic ties.

Naval cooperation between India and Bangladesh has been traditionally strong, encompassing a wide span which includes operational interactions through port calls, bilateral naval exercises, along with capacity-building, capability enhancement and training initiatives, according to the statement.


"The visit of the Chief of Naval Staff will further strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the navies of both countries," it added.​
 

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PM Hasina: Bangladesh-India relationship is model for others
"Bangladesh and India had resolved many problems through dialogue'
'This relationship could be a model and exemplary for many other neighbouring countries'
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The visiting Chief of the Naval Staff of India Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi pays a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her National Parliament Office on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Photo: BSS
Publish : 02 Jul 2024, 11:56 PMUpdate : 02 Jul 2024, 11:56 PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday mentioned the Bangladesh-India relationship as "model" and "example" for others as both the countries had resolved many problems through dialogue.

"Bangladesh and India had resolved many problems through dialogue. This relationship could be a model and exemplary for many other neighbouring countries," she said.

The premier made this remark while visiting Chief of the Naval Staff of India Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi paid a courtesy call on her at her National Parliament Office.

In this regard, Sheikh Hasina referred the solution of land boundaries, maritime boundaries etc between Bangladesh and India, saying: "This example has been created in combination with these (solution)".

Prime Minister Press Secretary Md Nayeemul Islam Khan briefed newsmen after the call on.

He said that the premier recalled the India's contribution to the War of Liberation of Bangladesh and said, "We always remember the assistances and contribution of Indian people during our war of liberation".

Chief of the Naval Staff of India Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said that he feels like home in Bangladesh as there are little differences between Bangladesh and India in terms of nature.

About cooperation between the Navy of both counties, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said, "If Bangladesh Navy seeks any cooperation, Indian Navy has no option to say "no" to Bangladesh Navy", said Press Secretary quoting the Naval Chief of India as saying.

The Chief of the Naval Staff of India also visited the Bangladesh Military Museum (BMM) and described it as world class expressing that he is highly impressed visiting the BMM. "It is educative, effective. . . and he is caring back some ideas which he would provide to their organization so that they can replicate those," he said.

Mentioning that many naval officers of Bangladesh are receiving training in India, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said that he told his counterpart that Bangladesh could send more officers if it wants.

The Press Secretary said the Premier and Indian Naval Chief opined that both Bangladesh and India hold the same mentality regarding to keep the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean "peaceful", and both the countries would work together as they don't expect any disturbance in this region.

During the meeting, he also mentioned about his visit to the Bangabandhu Museum in Dhanmodi-32, and became overwhelmed after seeing the reflection of sacrificed and contribution of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The Chief of the Naval Staff of India also praised the development of Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina.

PMO Secretary Mohammad Salahuddin was present.​
 

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Navy chief visits Bangladesh to strengthen bilateral defence relations

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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi with his Bangladeshi counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan (left) in Dhaka on July 1,
Naval cooperation between the two countries has traditionally been strong, encompassing a wide array of activities

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, has commenced a four-day official visit to Bangladesh from July 1 to July 4, 2024 aimed at consolidating bilateral defence relations and exploring new avenues for naval cooperation.

The visit, which comes shortly after the state visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India on June 21-22, 2024, holds particular significance against the backdrop of growing regional geopolitical dynamics. It underscores India's commitment to maintaining and strengthening its longstanding defence partnership with Bangladesh.

On reaching Dhaka, Admiral Tripathi met his Bangladeshi counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan at the Naval Headquarters where he was accorded a warm reception. He also paid tribute to the bravehearts of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice during the Liberation War at the Shikha Anirban (eternal flame).

Comprehensive bilateral discussions between the naval chiefs of India and Bangladesh are expected to explore new opportunities for cooperation, particularly in the areas of maritime security, counter-piracy operations, and disaster response. These efforts align with the broader strategic objectives of both nations to enhance regional stability and security.

In addition to his engagements with the Bangladesh Navy top brass, Admiral Tripathi will also meet with senior leadership across Bangladesh's defence and government sectors. This includes bilateral discussions with General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of the Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army, Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, and Lt Gen Mizanur Rahman Shameem, Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division.

The CNS is also set to address participants at the National Defence College in Dhaka and visit several key defence facilities.

Naval cooperation between the two countries has traditionally been strong, encompassing a wide array of activities such as operational interactions through port calls, bilateral naval exercises, and initiatives focused on capacity building, capability enhancement, and training. "The visit of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy will further strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the navies of both countries," India's Ministry of Defence said on Sunday (June 30, 2024)

A Symbol of Friendship: INS Ranvir at Chattogram

Ahead of Admiral Tripathi's visit, the Indian Naval Ship INS Ranvir, of the Eastern Fleet under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, arrived at Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 29, 2024, as part of an Operational Deployment. The ship was accorded a warm welcome by the Bangladesh Navy, symbolizing the deep-rooted and resilient friendship between the two nations.

During the harbour phase of INS Ranvir's deployment, personnel from both navies will engage in a series of professional interactions. These include Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) programs, cross-deck visits, community outreach initiatives, and friendly sports fixtures. These activities are designed to foster mutual understanding, enhance operational capabilities, and further strengthen maritime linkages between the two nations.

Following the completion of the harbour phase, INS Ranvir will participate in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)/PASSEX with ships of the Bangladesh Navy. This exercise will serve as a practical demonstration of the strong operational cooperation between the two navies and their shared commitment to ensuring maritime security in the region.

"The visit will further strengthen the longstanding friendship, cooperation as also the robust interoperability between both nations through a series of engagements and activities aligned with the Government of India's focus on Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)," India's Ministry of Defence said.

INS Ranvir, a Rajput Class Guided Missile Destroyer, has undergone upgrades with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, the majority of which are indigenous, reiterating the Indian Navy's steadfast focus on Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance).​
 

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Tug-building deal with Bangladesh Navy lifts Indian shipbuilder's shares

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd's share price rose from INR 2,099 on June 28 to INR 2,473.95 as of today

Indian shipbuilder's shares jumped after deal with Bangladesh Navy

Shares of an Indian warship builder jumped Monday after announcing that it signed a $21 million contract to make an advanced ocean-going tug for Bangladesh Navy.

The vessel builder, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), under the control of India's defence ministry, saw the prices of its shares going up from INR 2,099 on June 28 to close at INR 2,306 on July 1, posting a 9.86 percent gain after the announcement.

Today, its shares soared to as high as INR 2,473.95 at 9.25 am in intraday trade before paring down the gains on the National Stock Exchange (BSE).

GRSE said the tug would be primarily used in towing ships at sea, both alongside and astern, assisting them during berthing and casting off, and aiding in turning through pushing and pulling.

Its secondary roles would be to provide firefighting support to ships at sea and take pollution control measures on a limited scale.

The vessel will be nearly 61 metres long and 15.80 metres wide, with a maximum speed of at least 13 knots when fully loaded, according to the statement by the company issued from Kolkata yesterday.

The vessel would also have the capacity to carry out rescue and salvage operations at sea.

It would be equipped with advanced computer-controlled system that allows a ship to maintain its heading and position without the use of mooring lines or anchors, said the GRSE.

The ocean-going tug will be delivered to Bangladesh within 24 months as per the contract, according to information given by GRSE to the Indian National Stock Exchange.

A few weeks ago, GRSE had signed another contract with Bangladesh for delivery of a Trailing Suction Dredger, according to the press release.​
 

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Bangladesh Navy inks deal with India's GRSE for 800-tonne ocean-going tug
The deal was inked in Dhaka Sunday in the presence of GRSE representatives and Bangladesh Navy's directorate general of defence purchases; it coincided with Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi's visit to Bangladesh.
Written by Amrita Nayak Dutta
New Delhi | Updated: July 2, 2024 11:29 IST
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The Bangladesh Navy has signed a deal with India's Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for an 800-tonne ocean-going tug — a major contract to be signed under a $500-million line of credit that was extended to Bangladesh by India for the purchase of defence equipment.

The deal was inked in Dhaka on Sunday in the presence of representatives of GRSE and the Bangladesh Navy's directorate general of defence purchases.

It coincided with a four-day visit to Bangladesh by Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, which was aimed at strengthening bilateral defence relations between India and Bangladesh and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation.

As per GRSE, the ship worth approximately $21 million will be delivered to Bangladesh within 24 months as per the contract. The vessel will be nearly 61 metres long and 15.80 metres wide, with a maximum speed of at least 13 knots when fully loaded.

As per officials, the platform would help tow ships at sea, and will also be capable of carrying out rescue operations at sea.

The development comes amid an increasing Chinese footprint in Bangladesh's defence market. Currently, the Bangladesh Navy has several warships of Chinese origin. It also bought two submarines from China in 2016.

A senior defence official said the deal is critical as it helps expand India-Bangladesh maritime engagement beyond joint exercises and training between the two navies.

The official added that apart from strengthening defence ties between the two countries, it will also be logistically convenient due to the close proximity of Kolkata-based GRSE shipyard to Bangladesh.

Among other countries, India has been closely looking at expanding its defence foothold in the Bangladesh market.

A senior defence official told The Indian Express that India has been encouraging Bangladesh to send its naval assets to Indian shipyards for repair and refit. The official said an Indian shipyard carrying out overhauls of its existing warships will not just boost the Indian defence industry, but also help Bangladesh save the time and costs incurred by the country to send its assets elsewhere.

"It also gives Bangladesh an opportunity to closely look at the excellent quality of shipbuilding in India, helping the country decide on its future procurements from India," the official said.

Last month, both countries agreed to strengthen defence cooperation during Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to India.

Last month, GRSE signed a contract with Germany's Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler and Reederei GmbH & Co to construct four multi-purpose vessels of 7,500 DWT each. It has earlier exported an offshore patrol vessel and a fast patrol vessel to Mauritius and Seychelles respectively.​
 

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