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With an aim to progress relations between the Bangladesh and Indian, three ships have arrived at Chittagong port on a three-day courtesy visit.
Three ships, including two battleships of Indian Navy and a ship of Indian Coast Guard arrived at the port around 10am Thursday.
The three ships—INS Tir, INS Keseri and ICGS Bheruna anchored in the port when Chittagong Regional Chief Staff Officer of Bangladesh Naval Captain AKMM Sherafullah welcomed the ships.
Indian Assistant High Commissioner Somnath Haldar was present at the programme when Bangladesh Navy Intelligence’s Chittagong In-Charge Commander Shamim Mohammad Khan and second in-command MFA Siddiqui were present among others, said the navy sources.
A total of 285 officials and 560 crewmen arrived in the jetty on board the ships led by SR Ayar, Commander K Sangkar and Commandar Robi respectively while Bangladeshi Naval Ship (BNS) Shangu escorted them after reaching at Bangladesh water territory.
BN sources said the officials and staffs will visit the Naval Academy, SMWT and historical palaces in Chittagong city during their official tour when they will exchange their views and experience to each others.
The ships are scheduled to leave Bangladesh on March 22.
3 Indian Navy ships arrive at Ctg port | Dhaka Tribune
Three ships, including two battleships of Indian Navy and a ship of Indian Coast Guard arrived at the port around 10am Thursday.
The three ships—INS Tir, INS Keseri and ICGS Bheruna anchored in the port when Chittagong Regional Chief Staff Officer of Bangladesh Naval Captain AKMM Sherafullah welcomed the ships.
Indian Assistant High Commissioner Somnath Haldar was present at the programme when Bangladesh Navy Intelligence’s Chittagong In-Charge Commander Shamim Mohammad Khan and second in-command MFA Siddiqui were present among others, said the navy sources.
A total of 285 officials and 560 crewmen arrived in the jetty on board the ships led by SR Ayar, Commander K Sangkar and Commandar Robi respectively while Bangladeshi Naval Ship (BNS) Shangu escorted them after reaching at Bangladesh water territory.
BN sources said the officials and staffs will visit the Naval Academy, SMWT and historical palaces in Chittagong city during their official tour when they will exchange their views and experience to each others.
The ships are scheduled to leave Bangladesh on March 22.
3 Indian Navy ships arrive at Ctg port | Dhaka Tribune