source: Prothom alo
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her firm determination and said that the Bangladesh Navy will gradually be converted from 'Buyer Navy' to 'Builder Navy' and hoped that Bangladesh will be able to export warships in the future.
Sheikh Hasina said, "Bangladesh Navy will gradually be converted from" Buyer Navy "to" Builder Navy "and one day we will export warships to Insha Allah.
The Prime Minister was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the President Parikshvash Medshaman-015 at Bangladesh Naval Academy in Chittagong and the inaugural ceremony of the Bangabandhu Complex on Sunday.
Sheikh Hasina said that at the time of her government, modern warships are being built in the local technology of Khulna Shipyard and Narayanganj Dockyard in the efficient management of the Navy. Last month, the commissioning of two submarine-devastating large gasoline craft 'Durgam' and 'Nishan' fleet made by Khulna Shipyard was commissioned. Procurement of modern frigate for Chittagong Drydock Limited
The Prime Minister said to cadets, "As a member of a disciplined force, we will always show loyalty to the superintendents and sympathizers of subordinates." Under the chain of command, the Bangladesh Navy will be able to hold more glorious seats in the world court. He urged the passing out cadets to inspire the spirit of the liberation war and to take great responsibility to protect the country's independence and sovereignty.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the Prime Minister was given a state salam. The Prime Minister accepted the salam and visited the parade.
The Prime Minister gave the 'Sword of Honor' in three years' training to the highest quality cadet.
Sohanur Rahman, the 2015 batch, achieved the highest standard of all subjects and received a Sword of Honor from the Prime Minister.
In addition to the special achievement ceremony, Midshipman Border Nandi Akash 'Naval Bahini Pradhan Gold Medal' from the Prime Minister and Direct Entry Officer Acting Sub-lieutenant AZM Nasimul Islam received 'Bir Shrestha Shaheed Ruhul Amin Gold Medal'. Later the parade commander took oath of new officers.
Earlier, when the Prime Minister arrived at the Chittagong naval base, Navy Chief Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed and Chittagong Region Commander Rear Admiral M Abu Ashraf welcomed him.
The cabinet members, members of the Jatiya Sangsad, the chiefs of the three services, the government's senior military and civil officials, diplomats and invited guests were present.
Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh is now the pioneer in the world outside to promote and promote mutual cooperation and development in the Indian Ocean region. Referring to the measures taken by the present government to ensure proper utilization of the land resources, the Prime Minister said, after the settlement of the maritime boundary with Myanmar and India, more than 1, 18, 813 square kilometers of terrestrial C, 200 nautical miles economic zones and 354 nautical miles have been acquired under the reserves of the underground space. . '
Highlighting the government's initiative to make the navy as a modern three-dimensional force during her government, the Prime Minister said more maritime petrol aircrafts and helicopter purchases are being processed to increase the water quality of the country. For the development of infrastructure, the Navy's largest naval base in Navi Mumbai and the construction of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Navyagh in Dhaka are underway. Besides, the work of constructing a submarine base in Kutubdia is going on fast, to provide proper management, maintenance and jetty facilities for submarines.
Referring to the construction of the Fleet Headquarters facility in Shatakunda, Sitabund in Chittagong, the Prime Minister hoped that overall security will be strengthened in the sea area.
The head of the government said, on different occasions, the dedicated participation of the Navy members in the country and the neighboring countries and in any tragedy glorified the Bangladesh Navy.
The Prime Minister thanked the members of the Navy for coming forward in the service of atheism.
Sheikh Hasina said the Navy is conducting the navy Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University to create skilled and trained people in the development of the sea economy.
In his speech, the Prime Minister mentioned that Bangladesh has been holding a more dignified position in the world as a nation to recognize the historic seventh march of UNESCO as World Document Heritage.
Through the winter parade, there were 104 commissions, including 21 women, one Sri Lankan, 92 people including Maldives and 12 direct entry officers.