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The Bangladesh Navy (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনী) is the naval warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, responsible for the defence of Bangladesh's 118,813 square kilometres (45,874 sq mi) of maritime territorial area from any external threat, the security of sea ports and exclusive economic zones of Bangladesh. [5]
The Bangladesh Navy currently operates two submarines, five guided missile frigates, two patrol frigates, six guided missile corvettes, minor surface combatants of various type of offshore patrol vessels, coastal patrol boats, missile boats, minesweepers, auxiliaries, amphibious landing craft and rapid response boats.
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) (Bengali: নৌবাহিনী প্রধান, romanized: Naubāhinī pradhāna) is the highest ranking officer of the Bangladesh Navy, The person of this rank commands the navy. The position is abbreviated as CNS in Bangladesh Navy, and currently held by an Admiral.
The Bangladesh Armed Forces (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ সশস্ত্র বাহিনী, romanized: Bāṅlādēś Sôśôstrô Bāhinī) are the military forces of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. They consist of the three uniformed military services: the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Navy, and the Bangladesh Air Force.
Crest of Bangladesh Armed Forces. Forces Goal 2030 is a military modernization program in Bangladesh that commenced in 2009 and was updated in 2017. It is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, including the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, as well as the Coast Guard.
Active Bangladesh military aircraft is a list of military aircraft that are used by the Bangladesh Armed Forces. For aircraft no longer in-service see: List of historic Bangladesh military aircraft. Approximately 80 aircraft and five Mil Mi-17 were destroyed by the devastating 1991 Bangladesh cyclone.
Bangladesh Naval Academy is the pioneer institution in inducting female cadets in the armed forces. In January 2000, the first batch of 16 female cadets joined Bangladesh Naval Academy for cadet training. So far, more than 110 female officers have been commissioned from this academy.
Ensign of Bangladesh Navy. This list represents the list of serving Admirals of Bangladesh Navy. Currently the navy has 1 Admiral with 15 Rear Admirals. Historically, the Vice Admiral was assigned as chief of naval staff. However as of 2015, there is no Vice Admiral post ameliorated in forthwith.