BNS Haji Mohshin

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BNS Haji Mohsin
Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Site information
Type Naval base
Controlled by Bangladesh Navy
Site history
Built1974 (1974)
In use1974 - present
Garrison information
Current
commander
Rear Admiral Abdullah Al Maksus

BNS Haji Mohsin [1] [2] [3] is a naval base of the Bangladesh Navy. [4] [5] It was established after the Bangladesh 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]

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The 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 ]

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References

  1. "Covid-19 vaccination begins for Armed Forces". Dhaka Tribune . 7 February 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2024. 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.
  2. "Bangladesh Navy's Golden Jubilee: 'Naval Ensign 10 – Sritite Amlan Bangabandhu' celebrated". The Business Standard . 10 December 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  3. "New chairman of MPA". The Daily Observer (Bangladesh) . 10 September 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  4. "Bangladesh University of Professionals | Affiliate Institute". Bangladesh University of Professionals . Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  5. Khan, Musharraf; Husain (26 September 2016). Memoir of M. H. Khan Turbulence in the Indian Subcontinent. Mereo Books. p. 165. ISBN   9781861515698.
  6. "Ex-Navy Chief Rear Admiral MH Khan passes away". The Daily Star . 14 October 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2024.