Bangladesh Coast Guard

The Bangladesh Coast Guard (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ কোস্ট গার্ড; BCG) is the maritime law enforcement force of Bangladesh. It is a paramilitary force which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its officers and sailors are transferred from the Bangladesh Navy, and most of the medical officers are transferred from the Bangladesh Army. The Bangladesh Coast Guard also performs the duty of maritime border security of Bangladesh. The headquarters is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The coast guard has 3,339 personnel and 63 ships. A modernisation plan named Coast Guard Goal 2030 was undertaken to enhance its capabilities.

Bangladesh Coast Guard
বাংলাদেশ কোস্ট গার্ড
Racing stripe
Bangladesh Coast Guard Flag
AbbreviationBCG
Agency overview
Employees20,339
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionBangladesh
Constituting instruments
  • Coast Guard Act, 1994
  • Coast Guard Act, 2016 (Act No. 9 of 2016).
Specialist jurisdiction
  • Coastal patrol, marine border protection, marine search and rescue.
Operational structure
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Elected officer responsible
Agency executive
Parent agencyMinistry of Home Affairs
Facilities
Boats257 vessels
Notables
Anniversary
  • 14 February
Website
coastguard.gov.bd
Color: Blue , white , red   
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