Pankouri Class Diving Support Vessel (DSV)
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Pankouri Class Diving Boat represents a significant advancement in Bangladesh’s indigenous naval capabilities, tailored specifically for underwater operations and support roles in both peacetime and contingency scenarios. Designed by Akuatecmarin (AMT) of Türkiye and constructed entirely at Khulna Shipyard Limited, the class includes three vessels: BNS Pankouri, BNS Gangchil, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Commissions Three Locally Built Diving Boats to Enhance Maritime Capability
Reading Time: 2 minutesKhulna, 26 June 2025 — In a significant step towards strengthening the Bangladesh Navy’s three-dimensional capabilities, three newly built indigenous diving boats—Pankouri, Gangchil, and Machhranga—have officially been commissioned into the fleet. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Khulna Naval Berth with full naval tradition, was presided over by Chief of Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s $75 Billion Defence Modernisation Proposal (2026–2040): Strategic Posture, Procurement Strategy, and the Future of Tri-Service Capability
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe proposed $75 billion defence modernisation programme of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, spanning from 2026 to 2040, marks a profound shift in Dhaka’s military doctrine, force posture, and international partnerships. Structured across a tri-service transformation, the plan envisions an integrated military with advanced network-centric warfare capabilities, strategic deterrence assets, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Poised to Acquire Former Royal Navy Survey Vessel HMS Enterprise
Reading Time: 2 minutesStrong indications suggest that the Bangladesh Navy may be preparing to acquire the former Royal Navy hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel HMS Enterprise, marking a significant step in its ongoing naval modernisation and capability expansion. While no official announcement has yet been made, multiple defence sources familiar with the matter Continue Reading
Anti-Submarine Warfare: The Role of Corvettes and Large Patrol Craft in the Bangladesh Navy
Reading Time: 6 minutesAnti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) is a critical pillar of the Bangladesh Navy’s (BN) maritime defence strategy, especially considering the strategic significance of the Bay of Bengal and the increasing sophistication of submarine threats in South Asia. As regional powers expand their underwater capabilities, Bangladesh must cultivate a robust ASW posture tailored Continue Reading