BNS Sheikh Hasina is a new naval base that has been developed for the Bangladesh Navy. This is the first ever full-fledged submarine base of Bangladesh Navy. Built at a cost of $1.21 billion, the base can accommodate a total of six submarines and eight warships at a time. It will allow for safe and swift movement of the submarines in case of emergency, as the base is located at the Bay of Bengal.
| BNS Sheikh Hasina | |
|---|---|
| Part of Chattogram Naval Area | |
| Pekua, Cox's Bazar | |
| Coordinates | 21°47′56″N 91°54′18″E / 21.799°N 91.905°E |
| Type | Submarine base |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Bangladesh Navy |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Navy |
| Site history | |
| Built | 20 March, 2023 |
History edit
On 3 March 2017 Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation stone of a submarine base in Pekua in the coastal city of Cox's Bazar.[1] In 2019 the construction of the base started which completed in 2023. On 20th March of the same year, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh commissioned the submarine base. The Submarine Base has been named after the Prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina.[2]
Facilities edit
BNS Sheikh Hasina is the largest submarines base in the South Asia.[3] In addition to submarines, this base also has a full-fledged naval dock where eight ships can be anchored at a time. This facility can be used for maintenance and repair of ships and also as a base for logistics and armaments.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Bangladesh navy inducts first ever submarines". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
- ^ "Glorious chapter starts with Bangladesh's first submarine base: PM Hasina". The Business Standard. March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Glorious chapter starts with Bangladesh's first submarine base: PM Hasina". The Business Standard.
- ^ "Bangladesh inaugurates first submarine base BNS Sheikh Hasina". Navy Recognition.