Bangladesh Navy
Be the flag-bearer of Bangladesh's blue economy, President tells Navy
President Abdul Hamid has asked each member of the Bangladesh Navy to become the flag-bearer of the country's blue economy for the overall prosperity of the nation.
"Each member of the Navy must work more responsibly to implement various activities of the blue economy of the country and overall economic development, including prevention of human trafficking and smuggling at sea and coastal areas, safety of fishermen and ensuring safe passage of merchant ships," he said.
He said these after awarding Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Shaheed Moazzem, the title of National Standard as part of recognition of the ship’s outstanding services in the naval force, Thursday.
The National Standard Awarding ceremony was organised at the base located in the hilly terrain of Rangamati Hill District's Kaptai, while President Hamid joined the programme virtually from Bangabhaban.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal handed over the National Standard to BNS Shahid Moazzem on behalf of the President during the programme.
He said "We depend directly and indirectly on the vast ocean full of natural resources. For this reason, maintaining a development-friendly environment and ensuring security in the sea area is very important for national and economic development."
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The President also asked the Navy personnel to continue to perform their responsibility with honesty and sincerity as the glorious and successful voyage of the naval vessels in global peacekeeping operations across the Mediterranean has greatly enhanced the image of the Bangladesh Navy and the country.
"You have a responsibility to keep the country's economy afloat and to create and protect the environment for the use of marine resources, including the safety of merchant ships at sea," he added.
Calling upon every member of the Navy to get ready to accept any sacrifice to protect the country's sovereignty as well as self-respect, President Hamid said the Navy should develop themselves as "skilled and adept in modern tactics and information technology".
UK carrier strike group sails to Bangladesh
Bangladesh Navy on Thursday welcomed Frigate HMS Kent of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group deployment (CSG21) demonstrating the strong ties between Bangladesh.
The visit is a friendly demonstration of the UK’s commitment to maritime peace in the Indo-Pacific region, said the British High Commission in Dhaka.
In the morning, type 23 frigate HMS Kent of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group deployment (CSG21) sailed to Bangladesh, arriving at the naval base in Chattogram.
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The visit will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence and highlight the historic bilateral defence connections and people-to people relationships between the UK and Bangladesh.
This year, with the spirit of Brit Bangla Bondhon, the UK is demonstrating the depth and significance of UK-Bangla ties through its commitment to engage more with Bangladesh as a partner of sustainable peace and growth.
The deployment of HMS Kent, as part of the Carrier Strike Group, highlights the UK’s commitment to defence cooperation and to an open and resilient international order in which open societies and economies continue to flourish and the benefits of prosperity are shared through trade and global growth.
During the visit, HMS Kent will engage in a series of events with the Bangladesh Navy and the local administration in Chattogram to maximise bilateral relations benefitting both countries’ military, trade and political alliances.
Commanding Officer of HMS Kent Commander Matt Sykes said, "We are hugely grateful to the Government of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Navy for their support for HMS Kent’s visit. Bangladesh’s inclusion in the Carrier Strike Group deployment is very much a demonstration of the deep and longstanding UK-Bangladesh relationship.”
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Recruitment in Bangladesh NAVY: Jobs in various positions
The mission of Bangladesh NAVY is to defend the country from threats emanating on, above and under the sea; promote and protect our maritime interest, assist maritime governance and contribute to the diplomatic objective of our nation.
The Navy has issued a notice for the recruitment of a certain number of manpower. Anyone can join the posts subject to qualification as per the notice.
The experience, qualifications and age limit for applying for each post are different. Eligibility, experience and age limit conditions of the application can be known in the notice. You can apply for the positions online.
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Age of application
Candidates must be between 17 and 22 years of age on January 1, 2022.
NAVY Job Positions: Sailors, women sailors and MODC (Navy) batch of manpower will be recruited by the Bangladesh Navy.
Eligibility of application
Passed at least SSC for application in Sailor, Female Sailor and MODC (Naval) batch. Bangladeshi men and women must be citizens. Must know how to swim. Interested candidates should be unmarried.
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How to apply
Those interested can apply online. Interested persons should visit https://joinnavy.navy.mil.bd to apply.
Fishing ban in Kaptai Lake to continue till Aug 31
The local administration has extended the ongoing ban on fishing in Kaptai Lake till August 31.
Commander of the Bangladesh Navy and marketing manager of the Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation (BFDC), Touhidul Islam, said that the ban on netting, marketing and transportation of fish from Kaptai Lake has been extended by 10 days.
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Earlier, the BFDC had extended the ban on fishing twice. The latest decision has been taken to increase the safe breading of fish and water level in the lake, said Touhidul.
According to the new decision, fishermen can catch fish from September 1.
On April 26, the local administration imposed a three-month ban on netting, marketing and transportation of fish from Kaptai Lake with effect from May 1.
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The ban was imposed to ensure natural breeding of carp fish. The ban was subsequently extended.
Every year, the government imposes a three-month ban on fishing, marketing and transportation of fish from Kaptai Lake aiming to ensure the natural breeding of fish.
Navy rescues 17 stranded fishermen from Bay of Bengal
The Bangladesh Navy, in the small hours of Wednesday, rescued as many as 17 fishermen from a trawler that broke down in the Bay of Bengal.
An officer from the naval headquarters here told UNB that the fishing trawler, ‘Tamanna Munshi-4’, ventured into deep waters with 17 fishermen on board on August 1.
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That very day, the engine of the boat went out of order, forcing the fishermen to remain stranded in the sea for three days.
A team from the Bangladesh Navy rescued the stranded fishermen five miles away from Kutubdia point after the master of the trawler made an SOS call to national emergency number 999.
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The rescued fishermen have been given first aid and food, the officer said.
13 trainee officers get BAF Flight Safety Officers' Course certificate
A 10-week Flight Safety Officers' Course of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) ended on Thursday with the distribution of certificates at Flight Safety Institute of BAF Base Bashar.
1,800 more Rohingyas moved to Bhasan Char
A group of nearly 1,800 refugee Rohingyas set sail for Bhasan Char Thursday, as part of the government's plan to relocate them to the remote Bay of Bengal island from crammed camps in Cox’s Bazar.
Indian Republic Day: Bangladesh contingent to lead march on Rajpath Tuesday
The 122-member proud contingent of Bangladesh Armed Forces comprising of soldiers of the Bangladesh Army, sailors of the Bangladesh Navy and Air Warriors of the Bangladesh Air Force will lead the contingent march on the Rajpath as India celebrates its Republic Day on Tuesday.
3-day Bangabandhu 44th National Athletics commences
Ismail Hossain and Shirin Akhter retained their titles of the country's fastest man and woman on the opening day of the three-day Bangabandhu 44th National Athletics Championship at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday.
Building forces to protect independence, sovereignty: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government is building up every force in such a way so that the country could avail all sorts of measures and training to protect its independence and sovereignty.