BNS Haji Mohshin

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BNS Haji Mohsin
Part of Bangladesh Armed Forces
Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh
TypeMilitary base
Site information
Owner Bangladesh Armed Forces
Controlled by Bangladesh Navy
Site history
Built1974 (1974)
In use1974 - Present

BNS Haji Mohsin is a naval base of the Bangladesh Navy, 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.

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The Haji Mohsin currently serves as logistical and administrative support base to the headquarters of the Bangladesh Navy. About 3000 personnel serve at Haji Mohsin. Some naval training is also provided here.

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