The agreement was signed at Bangladesh Navy Headquarters after extensive technical engagement between the Bangladesh Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy
Bangladesh, UK strengthen defence partnership with survey vessel sales deal. Photo: UNB
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Bangladesh, UK strengthen defence partnership with survey vessel sales deal. Photo: UNB
The Bangladesh Navy and the United Kingdom have signed a government-to-government sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo-class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel.
The British High Commission in Dhaka said the sale reflects the UK’s continued partnership with Bangladesh in enhancing maritime security and promoting a stable, free and open Indo-Pacific and Bay of Bengal.
The agreement was signed at Bangladesh Navy Headquarters after extensive technical engagement between the Bangladesh Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy.
The vessel, known for survey operations, humanitarian support and disaster-response missions, will strengthen Bangladesh’s maritime security and provide hydrographic, oceanographic and scientific research capabilities, including opportunities for local universities.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan and Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Logistics) Rear Admiral Jahangir Adil Samdany were present at the signing.
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