About Naval Academy
In post liberation period, Bangladesh Navy began its forward march through the induction of new ships and commissioning of three naval bases including BNS ISSA KHAN. Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA) started its journey in July 1976, in the premises of Marine Academy, Juldia. The functioning of BNA continued inside BNS ISSA KHAN. It was shifted to BNS ISSA KHAN on 07 March 1977. On 02 June 1988, BNA started functioning independently at the present scenic premises on the confluence of the River Karnaphuly at Patenga With a firm desire to establish a training academy of international standard, the Training Complex with all modern facilities come into being by its inauguration on 21 March 2018. Now this academy can accommodate an increased number of local and foreign cadets, ensuring a high standard of training.
Naval Academy Mission
Impart moral, physical, professional and academic training to the Officer Cadets and the Under Trainee Officers in order to prepare future leaders with a sense of duty, honour and dignity who are dedicated and committed to serve the navy as well as the nation.
Naval Academy Objectives
- To develop leadership qualities, physical capability, personal standard and conduct required by a naval officer.
- To provide broad foundation of professional knowledge to prepare the Officer Cadets and Under Trainee Officers for subsequent stages so that they can perform the duties of OOD/OOW and Divisional Officer.
- To provide a sound background essential for higher professional and academic studies in order to prepare them as competent future maritime professionals.
- To instill moral and ethical values along with the dedication to serve the nation amongst the Officer Cadets and UT Officers.
