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Naval base of the Bangladesh Navy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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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 |
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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