Strategic Ship Docking and Repair Facility Launched at BNS Mongla

Reading Time: 2 minutes Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan today laid the foundation stone of the Ship Docking and Repair Facility (Mongla Slipway) at BNS Mongla, marking a significant milestone in the service’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational readiness, strengthen indigenous maintenance capabilities and advance self-reliance in naval support infrastructure. The new facility is expected to play a pivotal role in improving the Bangladesh Navy’s ability to maintain and sustain its growing fleet of warships and auxiliary vessels. As the Navy continues to expand and modernise its maritime capabilities, the establishment of a dedicated docking and repair facility at Mongla will provide critical support for ensuring the operational availability of naval assets. The foundation stone laying ceremony was attended by senior naval officers, project officials and local representatives. During the event, Admiral M Nazmul Hassan highlighted the importance of developing modern maintenance infrastructure to support the Navy’s long-term