BNS Mongla
Bangladesn Naval base in Khulna
BNS Mongla | |
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Part of Bangladesh Navy | |
Digraj, Mongla | |
Type | Naval base |
Site information | |
Owner | Bangladesh Armed Forces |
Controlled by | Bangladesh Navy |
Website | http://navy.mil.bd/ |
Site history | |
Built by | BNS Mongla |
In use | 1987 - Present |
Battles/wars | Bangladesh Navy |
BNS Mongla is a naval base of the Bangladesh Navy located in the southwestern part of Bangladesh.[1] It is situated on the banks of the Pussur River in Mongla Upazila of Bagerhat district, about 70 kilometers south of Khulna city.
Functions
For its military importance, BNS Mongla serves as an important base for the protection of the country's economy on Mongla port channel.[2]
See also
- Bangladesh Navy
- Khulna Shipyard
References
External links
- Official Website of Bangladesh Navy
- Commander of BNS Mongla Naval Base welcomed the two warships: Bangladesh-India holds joint naval patrol