Bangladesh Navy

Asif breaks 50m freestyle record

Asif Reza became the fastest swimmer in the Max Group 33rd National Swimming Championship after winning gold in 50m freestyle event on the third day of the competition at the Syed Nazrul Islam Swimming Complex in Mirpur on Monday.

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

33 Rohingyas en route to Malaysia rescued from Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh Navy rescued 33 Rohingyas, including children, from the Bay of Bengal near St Martin's Island while they were heading to Malaysia.

Navy chief adorned with admiral rank badge

Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral Mohammad Shaheen Iqbal has been adorned with the rank badge of Admiral at a function in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Gono Bhaban today.

New Navy chief adorned with rank badge

Newly-appointed Chief of Naval Staff Mohammad Shaheen Iqbal has been adorned with the rank badge of vice-admiral this morning at a function in presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Gono Bhaban.

PM for strengthening Navy to protect country’s sea areas

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stresses the need for strengthening Bangladesh Navy further in a bid to protect the country’s maritime area.

Bangladesh Navy ship carrying 100 metric tons of aid starts for Maldives

A Bangladesh Navy ship is starting for the Maldives, carrying more than 100 metric tons of food, medicine and medical equipment as assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Test Fire in Bay: Two navy officials killed, 6 others hurt in explosion

Two navy officials were killed and six others injured in an explosion in a navy ship at the outer anchorage of Chattogram port yesterday during a test fire in the Bay of Bengal.

'Pleasure' trip or what?

Just two weeks before going back to the navy, the Chittagong Port Authority chairman went on an eight-day official visit to South Africa and Morocco apparently to gather knowledge on how to improve the port's operation.

November 8, 2017
November 8, 2017

Tap country’s maritime resources: President

President Abdul Hamid says there is no alternative to unlocking the huge potentials of the country's vast sea area and using the maritime resources for the nation's further development.

October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017

Attack on Navy mosque: Another ‘militant’ accused held in Jhenidah

An accused of a case filed in connection to the blasts at a mosque inside Bangladesh Navy's Issa Khan base in Chittagong is arrested in Jhenidah town.

June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017

Navy finds body of missing tourist at Cox’s Bazar

Bangladesh Navy recovers the body of the missing tourist who was washed away in the bay at Cox’s Bazar sea beach on Tuesday.

June 2, 2017
June 2, 2017

Navy rescues 24 more survivors at sea

Bangladesh Navy rescues 24 more missing survivors from the Bay of Bengal in search and rescue in the aftermath of “severe cyclonic storm” Mora.

March 12, 2017
March 12, 2017

Bangladesh to give befitting reply if attacked: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Bangladesh must have the preparation to give a befitting reply if it is attacked by anyone although it is a peace-loving nation.

March 12, 2017
March 12, 2017

Bangladesh’s first 2 submarines commissioned

Bangladesh Navy begins its journey as a “three-dimensional force” as two submarines are commissioned at a special ceremony in Chittagong naval jetty. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the two submarines, BN Nabajatra and BN Joyjatra.

May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016

Bangladesh Navy gets first women soldiers

For the first time in the county’s history, a total of 44 women soldiers joins the Bangladesh Navy.

March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016

15 personalities, Navy receive Independence Award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has handed over 'Swadhinata Padak' (Independence Award) 2016, the highest state award, to 15 distinguished personalities and the Bangladesh Navy in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.

March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016

Navy to get two subs this year

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said two submarines will be inducted into Bangladesh Navy this year for the first time, aiming to transform it into a three-dimensional force.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

14 individuals, Navy picked for Independence Award 2016

Fourteen individuals and Bangladesh Navy have been named for Independence Award-2016 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the nation.