Forged in 1971: The Ascent of the Bangladesh Navy
The journey of the Bangladesh Navy began with minimal assets and has culminated in a reckonable modern fleet. In 1971, the newly established force possessed only two gunboats. The first significant post-independence expansion occurred on 10 December 1974, with the commissioning of five patrol crafts. A crucial milestone was achieved in 1976 when the Navy acquired its first capital ship, a Salisbury Class air direction frigate of the Royal Navy, commissioned as BNS UMAR FAROOQ on 10 December 1976. Commencing in 1982, the fleet underwent a profound transformation with the large-scale integration of diverse and modern platforms. This expansion included guided missile frigates, submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and various medium and smaller platforms. This strategic build-up successfully calibrated the Navy's striking power to meet the evolving requirements of Bangladesh's national interests.
Today, Bangladesh Navy is a credible, deterrent and future-ready force. We operate a diverse fleet of modern warships to vigilantly safeguard national sovereignty and interest across the vast Bay of Bengal (BoB). Our modern and versatile fleet is equipped for a full spectrum of tasks, ranging from complex combat and maritime security operations to critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions.
Guided Missile Frigate
MODIFIED ULSAN CLASS GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE
Guided Missile Frigate | BNS KHALID BIN WALID (F25)
BNS KHALID BIN WALID is MODIFIED ULSAN Class guided missile frigate. She is the flagship and symbol of the Bangladesh Navy’s advanced maritime capability. BNS KHALID BIN WALID was built in South Korea and was commissioned into Bangladesh Navy on 20 June 2001.
JIANGWEI II CLASS (TYPE 053H3)
Guided Missile Frigate | BNS UMAR FAROOQ (F16) & ABU UBAIDAH (F19)
BNS UMAR FAROOQ and BNS ABU UBAIDAH are JIANGWEI-II Class guided missile frigates acquired from China. Both ships were commissioned into service on 5 November 2020.
JIANGHU III CLASS (TYPE 053H2)
Guided Missile Frigate | BNS ABU BAKR (F15) & ALI HAIDER (F17)
BNS ABU BAKR & BNS ALI HAIDER are JIANGWEI-III Class guided missile frigate. Both frigates were acquired from China and commissioned in Bangladesh Navy on 1 March 2014.
Training Ship (Frigate)
HAMILTON CLASS
Training Ship (Frigate) | BNS SOMUDRA JOY (F28) & BNS SOMUDRA AVIJAN (F29)
BNS SOMUDRA JOY and BNS SOMUDRA AVIJAN are HAMILTON Class largest training frigates. These frigates were acquired from the United States Coast Guard. BNS SOMUDRA JOY was commissioned on 23 December 2013 and BNS SOMUDRA AVIJAN on 19 March 2016.
Corvette
CASTLE CLASS CORVETTE
Ocean Patrol Vessel | BNS BIJOY (F35) & BNS DHALESHWARI (F36)
BNS BIJOY and BNS DHALESHWARI are CASTLE Class guided missile corvettes. Both ships were acquired from United Kingdom and commissioned in Bangladesh Navy on 5 March 2011.
SHADHINOTA CLASS (TYPE 056)
Guided Missile Corvette | BNS SHADHINOTA (F111), BNS PROTTOY (F112), BNS SANGRAM (F113) & BNS PROTTASHA (F114)
BNS SHADHINOTA, BNS PROTTOY, BNS SANGRAM and BNS PROTTASHA are SHADHINOTA Class guided missile corvettes built in China. They were commissioned in Bangladesh Navy on 19 March 2016. BNS SANGRAM was commissioned on 18 June 2020 and BNS PROTTASHA was commissioned on 05 November 2020.
Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)
ISLAND CLASS
Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) | BNS SANGU (P713), BNS TURAG (P714), BNS KAPATAKHAYA (P912), BNS KARATOA (P913) & BNS GOMATI (P914)
BNS SANGU, BNS TURAG, BNS KAPATAKHAYA, BNS KAROTOA and BNS GOMATI are ISLAND Class offshore patrol vessels of Bangladesh Navy. BNS SANGU, BNS TURAG & BNS GOMATI were commissioned on 3 October 2004. BNS KAPATAKHAYA and BNS KAROTOA were commissioned on 4 May 2003.
Large Patrol Craft
DURJOY CLASS
Large Patrol Craft (ASuW and ASW) | BNS DURJOY (P 811), BNS NIRMUL (P 813), BNS DURGAM (P 814), BNS NISHAN (P 815)
BNS DURJOY, BNS NIRMUL, BNS DURGAM and BNS NISHAN are DURJOY Class Large Patrol Craft (LPC). These ships are designed for Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations. BNS DURJOY and BNS NIRMUL were commissioned on 29 August 2013 (built in China). BNS DURGAM and BNS NISHAN were commissioned on 08 November 2017 (built in Bangladesh).
Mine Warfare Fleet
MINE WARFARE FLEET
Minesweeper | BNS SHAPLA (M95) and BNS SAGAR (M91)
BNS SHAPLA and BNS SAGAR are RIVER Class minesweeper and patrol vessel of Bangladesh Navy. Both ships were commissioned on 27 April 1995.
Fast Attack Craft (Missile)
DURDHARSHA CLASS
Fast Attack Craft (Missile) | BNS DURDHARSHA (P8125), BNS DURDANTA (P8126), BNS DORDANDA (P8128), and BNS ANIRBAN (P8131)
BNS DURDHARSHA, BNS DURDANTA, BNS DORDANDA and BNS ANIRBAN are DURDHARSHA Class missile boats. BNS DURDHARSHA, BNS DURDANTA and BNS DORDANDA were commissioned on 10 November 1988 and BNS ANIRBAN on 23 August 1992.
Hydrographic Survey Vessel
ANUSHANDHAN CLASS
Hydrographic Survey Vessel | BNS ANUSHANDHAN (A511)
BNS ANUSHANDHAN is an ANUSHANDHAN Class hydrographic survey vessel. BNS ANUSANDHAN conducts hydrographic surveys, oceanographic research and seabed mapping for maritime safety. BNS ANUSHANDHAN was built in the United Kingdom and was commissioned on 29 December 2010.
DARSHAK CLASS
Hydrographic Survey Vessel | BNS DARSHAK (H821) & BNS TALLASHI (H582)
BNS DARSHAK and BNS TALLASHI are DARSHAK Class hydrographic survey vessels. Both ships were commissioned on 05 November 2020 and built in Khulna Shipyard, Bangladesh.
Fleet Auxiliary
KHAN JAHAN ALI CLASS
Fleet Replenishment Tanker | BNS KHAN JAHAN ALI (A515)
BNS KHAN JAHAN ALI is a KHAN JAHAN ALI Class fleet replenishment tanker of Bangladesh Navy. Its capability to conduct Fueling at Sea (FAS) transforms our frigates and corvettes into highly independent units. She was commissioned on 6 September 2015.
FLOATING DOCK
Floating Dock | BNFD SUNDARBAN (F38)
The BNFD SUNDARBAN is a floating dock of Bangladesh Navy. It is used for repairing, maintaining and docking of naval ships. The dock was commissioned on 21 March 1996.
FLOATING CRANE
Floating Crane | BNFC BALABAN (A516)
BNFC BALABAN is a floating crane. BNFC BALABAN is lifting heavy equipment, ship maintenance and logistical support in naval harbours. The crane was commissioned on 15 May 1995.
SUBMARINE TUG
BNT HALDA (A 731) & BNT PASHUR (A726)
BNT HALDA and BNT PASHUR are submarine tugs of Bangladesh Navy. BNT HALDA and BNT PASHUR were commissioned in 08 November 2017 (built in Bangladesh).
Amphibians Platforms
AMPHIBIANS
Landing Craft Tank (LCT), Landing Craft, Vehicle & Personnel (LCVP) and Landing Craft Utility (LCU) | LCT-103 (A586), LCT-105 (A588), LCVP-011 (L011), LCVP- 012 (L012), LCVP- 013 (L013), BNS SONDIP (L903), BNS HATIA (L904), BNS DOLPHIN (L905), BNS TIMI (L906), BNS TUNA (L907) & BNS PENGUIN (L908)
LCT-103, LCT-105, LCVP-011, LCVP- 012, LCVP- 013, BNS SONDIP, BNS HATIA, BNS DOLPHIN, BNS TIMI, BNS TUNA & BNS PENGUIN are Amphibious vessels. Vessels are designed to transport troops, vehicles and equipment from ship to shore, supporting amphibious operations and coastal logistics. These vessels were commissioned between 1990 and 2015.
Patrol Crafts
PADMA CLASS
Coastal Patrol Craft | BNS APARAJEYA (P261), BNS PADMA (P312), BNS SURMA (P313), BNS ADOMYA (P262), BNS ATONDRO (P263), BNS SHAHEED DAULAT (P411), BNS SHAHEED FARID (P412), BNS SHAHEED MOHIBULLAH (P413), BNS SHAHEED AKHTARUDDIN (P414) and BNS BISHKHALI (P415)
BNS APARAJEYA, BNS PADMA, BNS SURMA, BNS ADOMYA, BNS ATONDRO, BNS SHAHEED DAULAT, BNS SHAHEED FARID, BNS SHAHEED MOHIBULLAH, BNS SHAHEED AKHTARUDDIN and BNS BISHKHALI are PADMA Class coastal patrol craft. These Patrol crafts were commissioned between 2013 and 2024.