Bangladesh Navy Eyes River-Class Offshore Patrol Vessels from the United Kingdom
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Baroness Rosie Winterton, DBE, paid a courtesy call on Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy, at the Naval Headquarters yesterday. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and explored opportunities for enhanced Continue Reading
Echo Class Multi-Role Hydrographic and Oceanographic Survey Vessel (SVHO)
Reading Time: 3 minutes(HMS Enterprise – H88)Status: Acquired by Bangladesh Navy (2025)Origin: United Kingdom – formerly Royal Navy Overview The Echo-class hydrographic survey vessels are purpose-built multi-role platforms, combining hydrographic and oceanographic survey functions with limited command and control capabilities. HMS Enterprise (H88), the second and final ship of the class, was commissioned 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