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UK team briefs CA on survey vessel HMS Enterprise

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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with Lesley Craig, Head of the South Asia Regional Department at the FCDO UK, and Commodore Whalley to discuss the HMS Enterprise and its potential benefits for Bangladesh’s maritime research and development today in London. Photo: BSS

LONDON, 13 June 2025 (BSS) - Lesley Craig, Head of the South Asia Regional Department, FCDO, UK, accompanied by Commodore Whalley, met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus here today (Friday) to brief him on the naval, oceanographic and survey vessel HMS Enterprise that is being procured for the Bangladesh Navy.

The HMS Enterprise is a multi-role hydrographic survey ship designed for hydrographic and oceanographic data collection.

The UK team briefed the Chief Adviser on the various capabilities and roles that the ship had and was capable of, Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told BSS.

The Chief Adviser was keen to know how the platform would enhance Bangladesh's abilities to scope, survey and collect data from its waters for the benefit of science, knowledge and research.

He also requested the UK team to assist by providing what equipment might further be needed to enhance its capabilities and knowledge in the maritime domain, find ways for new resource exploration, study effects of climate change, help preserve mangrove forests, conduct fisheries studies, research biodiversity, and a host of other issues.

The Chief Adviser also stressed bilateral research collaboration between the two nations by using the capabilities of this vessel in the near future.

He especially stressed the maritime education collaboration of young students to extract maximum benefit from this vessel exchange.

Prof Yunus firmly believed that such a vessel would enable Bangladesh to know its oceans and resources better for the benefit of its people.​
 
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UK, Bangladesh strengthen defence partnership with survey vessel sales agreement

Prothom Alo English Desk
Published: 08 Feb 2026, 17: 39


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The United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have signed a government‑to‑government sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo‑class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel. Courtesy

The signing ceremony was held at Bangladesh Navy Headquarters following extensive technical engagement between the Bangladesh Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy, reports a press release.

The vessel, known for its distinguished service in survey operations, humanitarian support, and disaster‑response missions, will now help strengthen Bangladesh’s maritime security and regional stability efforts.


It will also provide hydrographic, oceanographic and scientific research capability and offer significant research opportunities for Bangladeshi universities.

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The United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have signed a government‑to‑government sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo‑class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel. Courtesy

The signing ceremony was attended by the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke; Defence Attaché at the British High Commission Dhaka, Commander Lee Norton; and UK Ministry of Defence Commercial Officer Nanise Qalobulawasaikabara, representing the UK Government.

From the Bangladesh side, Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Naval Staff, and Rear Admiral Jahangir Adil Samdany, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Logistics), were present.

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said, “The sale of this survey vessel reflects the deep trust and strong cooperation between the United Kingdom and Bangladesh.”

“HMS Enterprise served the Royal Navy with distinction, and we are proud to see her begin a new chapter supporting Bangladesh’s maritime capability and our shared commitment to a secure and prosperous Bay of Bengal,” she added.

The sale of the HMS Enterprise highlights the UK’s continued partnership with Bangladesh in enhancing maritime security and contributing to a prosperous, stable, free and open Indo-Pacific and Bay of Bengal.​
 
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