Having embarked on its journey with a humble beginning, Bangladesh Navy now boasts a reckonable fleet. In 1971, the newly formed Navy was equipped with only two gunboats at the dawn of Bangladesh's independence. After independence, five patrol crafts were commissioned in Bangladesh Navy on 10 December 1974. Navy acquired her first capital platform, a Salisbury Class Air Direction Frigate of Royal Navy, in 1976 to be commissioned as BNS UMAR FAROOQ on 10 December 1976. After 1982, platforms ranging from gun, torpedo, and missile boats, submarine chasers, and missile frigates from China made their way into BN Fleet in large numbers to tune its striking capability with that of Bangladesh's national requirements.
Frigate
This class of ship is designed to provide defense against air, surface, and underwater threats. Frigates play a crucial role in fleet operations. BNS ABU UBAIDAH is a Type 053H3 frigate that has been a key asset of Bangladesh Navy.
Corvette
Corvettes are smaller warships that are often used for patrol duties and are capable of operating in coastal waters as well as the open sea. SHADHINOTA Class Type 056 Corvettes represents a significant leap in maritime capability and strategic prowess of Bangladesh Navy.
Large Patrol Craft
Large patrol crafts are versatile vessels used for surveillance and patrol missions to protect territorial waters and exclusive economic zones. BNS DURGOM and BNS NISHAN are two Durjoy-class semi-stealth Large Patrol Craft.
Offshore Patrol Vessel
Offshore patrol vessels are primarily used for longer-range patrols and can handle various missions, including search and rescue and border security.
Inshore Patrol Vessel
Inshore patrol vessels are smaller, fast ships used for coastal defense, monitoring, and interdiction tasks near the coastline.
Fast Attack Craft - Missile
These fast, agile boats are equipped with missiles, designed to strike larger vessels and maintain quick, effective attacks.
Fast Attack Craft - ASW
Fast attack crafts with Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities are tasked with hunting and neutralizing enemy submarines.
Fast Attack Craft - Gun
Fast attack crafts armed with guns are used for high-speed, close-range confrontations, ideal for rapid assaults and coastal defense.
Minesweeper
Minesweepers are specialized ships that detect and clear mines in the water, ensuring safe navigation for military and civilian vessels.
Survey Ship
Survey ships gather data on the seafloor and underwater terrain, vital for navigational charting, research, and naval operations.
Amphibious Warfare
Amphibious warfare ships support operations where land forces are deployed from sea, providing transport and logistical support.
Repair Ship
Repair ships offer maintenance and repair services to naval vessels at sea, extending operational capabilities without needing port docking.
Floating Dock
A floating dock is a mobile platform that can submerge and lift vessels for repair and maintenance work without the need for permanent docking facilities.
Auxiliaries
Auxiliary ships support the main fleet by providing supplies, fuel, and logistical assistance, ensuring sustained naval operations.