BNS Haji Mohsin[1][2][3] is a naval base of the Bangladesh Navy.[4][5] It was established after the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, and named in honour of Haji Muhammad Mohsin. The base is the principal logistics base of the Bangladesh Navy, and is located in the Dhaka Cantonment.[6]
| BNS Haji Mohsin | |
|---|---|
| Part of Bangladesh Armed Forces | |
| Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh | |
| Type | Military base |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Bangladesh Armed Forces |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Navy |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1974 |
| In use | 1974 - present |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Rear Admiral S.M Abul Kalam Azad |
Career
editThe Haji Mohsin currently serves as logistical and administrative support base to the headquarters of the Bangladesh Navy. About 3,000 personnel serve at Haji Mohsin. Some naval training is also provided here.[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Covid-19 vaccination begins for Armed Forces". Dhaka Tribune. 2021-02-07. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
The vaccination program has also kicked off at all naval hospitals in Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal inaugurated the program at BNS Haji Mohsin in Dhaka.
- ^ "Bangladesh Navy's Golden Jubilee: 'Naval Ensign 10 – Sritite Amlan Bangabandhu' celebrated". The Business Standard. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "New chairman of MPA". The Daily Observer. 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "Bangladesh University of Professionals | Affiliate Institude". Bangladesh University of Professionals. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ Khan, Musharraf; Husain (2016-09-26). Memoir of M. H. Khan Turbulence in the Indian Subcontinent. Mereo Books. p. 165. ISBN 9781861515698.
- ^ "Ex-Navy Chief Rear Admiral MH Khan passes away". The Daily Star. 2018-10-14. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
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