Bangladesh Navy
The Bangladesh Navy (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনী, romanized: Bangladesh Nou Bahini) 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, and the security of sea ports and exclusive economic zones of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Navy protects the country's economic and military interests at home and abroad. The Bangladesh navy is also a front line disaster management force in Bangladesh, and participates in humanitarian missions abroad. It is a key regional player in counter terrorism efforts, and engages in global peacekeeping with the United Nations.
| Bangladesh Navy | |
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| বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনী Bangladesh Nou Bahini | |
Crest of the Bangladesh Navy | |
| Founded | July 1971 |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Type | Navy |
| Role | Naval warfare |
| Size | 27,500 personnel 2,500 civilians 67 ships 6 aircraft |
| Part of | Bangladesh Armed Forces |
| Naval Headquarters | Naval Headquarters (NHQ), Banani, Dhaka |
| Nickname(s) | BN |
| Patron | The President of Bangladesh |
| Motto(s) | "শান্তিতে সংগ্রামে সমুদ্রে দুর্জয়" Shantite Shongrame Shamudre Durjoy (English: In War and Peace Invincible at Sea) |
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| Anniversaries | 26 March (Bangladesh Navy Day) |
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| Engagements | Bangladesh Liberation War Operation Jackpot 2008 Bangladesh–Myanmar naval standoff |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-chief | President Mohammed Sahabuddin |
| Chief of Naval Staff | Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan |
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| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | AW-109E Power |
| Patrol | Dornier 228NG |
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