BNS Mongla
| BNS Mongla | |
|---|---|
| Mongla, Khulna, Bangladesh | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Naval base |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Navy |
| Website | http://navy.mil.bd/ |
| Site history | |
| In use | 1987 - present |
| Garrison information | |
Current commander | Rear Admiral Golam Sadeq[1] |
BNS Mongla is a naval base of the Bangladesh Navy located in the southwestern part of Bangladesh.[2] It is situated on the banks of the Pussur River in Mongla Upazila of Bagerhat district, about 70 kilometers south of Khulna city.
Functions
[edit]For its military importance, BNS Mongla serves as an important base for the protection of the country's economy on Mongla port channel.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Board of Directors". Khulna Shipyard.
- ↑ "Bangladesh-India holds joint naval patrol at Bay of Bengal". The Business Standard. May 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Navy ships open for public display on Victory Day". The Business Standard. December 14, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Official Website of Bangladesh Navy
- Commander of BNS Mongla Naval Base welcomed the two warships: Bangladesh-India holds joint naval patrol