Two submarines will be added to the fleet of Bangladesh Navy by this year, reports UNB.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed told this to President Abdul Hamid when he paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban on Tuesday.
The Navy chief apprised the president that the construction of the submarines has already been completed and those will arrive in Bangladesh by this year. President’s press secretary Joynal Abedin briefed reporters after the meeting.
Nizamuddin also informed the president that the construction of a frigate is underway.
He invited Abdul Hamid to join the conferment ceremony to BNS Base Issa Khan of Bangladesh Navy in Chittagong on November 8.
President asked Navy to be more active to protect the country’s marine resources.
Later, acting chairman of Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Maksudul Haque met President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban.
During the meeting, the BERC acting chief apprised the president of the commission’s overall activities and future plan.
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