Sunday, December 9, 2012

Bangladesh Navy | IN WAR AND PEACE INVINCIBLE AT SEA



History about Bangladesh Navy:

Bangladesh Navy (BN) came into existence during the liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.

 BN started its brave stride with only two gunboats named PADMA and PALASH and a small number of Naval Commandos during the War of Liberation. Contribution of this small force in 1971 with the whole nation has become a milestone in the history of Bangladesh Navy. They carried out as good as 45 gallant operations causing irreparable damages to the enemy. The undaunted bravery of the Naval Commandos and Sailors will always remain as a golden history of the BN.



After the Independence, the wide vision of the national leaders of the country expedited the formation of necessary naval infrastructure. Two Ex Royal Navy Frigates joined in BN named as BNS UMAR FAROOQ and BNS ALI HAIDER in 1976 and 1978 respectively. Later, in 1982 the 3rd Ex Royal Navy Frigate joined at BN named as BNS ABU BAKR. Inclusion of these three Frigate is considered as the principal foundation of Bangladesh Navy. This has introduced the new born nation as a ''Limited Blue Water Navy'' to the whole world.



After that the Bangladesh Navy has undergone a dramatic changes over the last couple of decades. The changes didn't only happen in size and shape but also in its Role, Mission and Vision. To-day, BN has grown into its present form and is the vanguard of maritime defence of the country.
MISSION of Bangladesh Navy:

Safeguard the sovereignty over the internal waters and territorial sea, and sovereign rights over the Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Continental Shelf of Bangladesh while supporting river and maritime economic activities including free flow of riverine and sea borne trade.



Clear VISION of Bangladesh Navy:

" To Build a Three Dimensional Navy "

ROLE of Bangladesh Navy:

  • Safeguard / defend the territorial waters of Bangladesh.
  • Keep the Sea Lines of Communications (SLOC) open during war and peace.
  • Keep the sea ports of Bangladesh open for shipping during a war.
  • Protection of the Bangladesh fishing fleet.
  • Patrolling in riverine waters of Bangladesh.
  • Search and Rescue at sea.
  • Cyclone warning for Naval Ships and Crafts.
  • Protection for merchant ships in the deep seas.
  • Assist the civil administration in maintaining internal security and peace, whenever called for such duties.
  • Assist the civil administration in the event of natural calamities like flood, cyclone, tidal waves, earthquake etc whenever called for such duties.
  • Naval Control of Shipping (Internal and External, Inland or Foreign) Organization.
  • Oceanographic survey.
  • Any other task for which the government may deem it necessary to deploy the Bangladesh Navy.



NAVAL Operations:
Since its inception Bangladesh Navy has carried out many operations. It included both operations of Liberation War and Peace Time Operations. The war time operation involved conventional as well as unconventional operation. The peace time operation was mainly related to anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, fishery protection and many others involved in aid to civil power. However the remarkable operations of Bangladesh Navy are:

  • Operation JACKPOT in liberation war.
  • Operation NIRMUL.
  • Operation PROTIRODH.
The peace time operation made a significant contribution to the overall economy by protecting the interest of Bangladesh at seas.

The official web portal of Bangladesh Navy has lots of information's rather than these.

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