BNS Shaheed Moazzem is a naval base of the
Bangladesh Navy
The Bangladesh Navy ( bn, বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনী, Bangladesh Nou Bahini) is the naval warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, responsible for Bangladesh's of maritime territorial area, and the defence of imp ...
, established after the
Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War ( bn, মুক্তিযুদ্ধ, , also known as the Bangladesh War of Independence, or simply the Liberation War in Bangladesh) was a revolution and War, armed conflict sparked by the rise of the Benga ...
of 1971, and named in honour of shaheed (Martyr)
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant commander (also hyphenated lieutenant-commander and abbreviated Lt Cdr, LtCdr. or LCDR) is a commissioned officer rank in many navies. The rank is superior to a lieutenant and subordinate to a commander. The corresponding rank i ...
Moazzem Hossain
Moazzem Hossain was a Pakistan Navy Lieutenant Commander and an accused of the Agartala Conspiracy Case. He was killed by the Pakistan Army during Bangladesh Liberation war.
Early life
He was born on 17 September 1932 in Dumuritala, Pirojpur, E ...
Bangladesh Navy Official Website
who had sacrificed his life for his motherland in the Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War ( bn, মুক্তিযুদ্ধ, , also known as the Bangladesh War of Independence, or simply the Liberation War in Bangladesh) was a revolution and War, armed conflict sparked by the rise of the Benga ...
.
Functions
The Shaheed Moazzem is currently under the command of the Commander Chittagong
Chittagong ( /ˈtʃɪt əˌɡɒŋ/ ''chit-uh-gong''; ctg, চিটাং; bn, চিটাগং), officially Chattogram ( bn, চট্টগ্রাম), is the second-largest city in Bangladesh after Dhaka and third largest city in B ...
Naval Area (COMCHIT). About 1500 personnel serve at BNS Shaheed Moazzem, which is one of the largest bases in the Bangladesh Navy. BNS Shaheed Moazzem was established to train officers and sailors. and consists of three training schools, working under the Bangladesh National University:
Training Facilities
The premier technical training establishment of Bangladesh Navy, BNS SHAHEED MOAZZEM, has three Schools named Engineering School, Electrical School and Seamanship School to conduct training of the officers and sailors. The spectrum of officers training encompasses Long Electrical Course (LEC) conducted by Navy Electrical School, Marine Engineering Specialization Course (MESC) conducted by Navy Engineering School. The sailors professional training is also conducted at these schools.
*Electrical School: Providing Diploma
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s, Bachelors
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Etymo ...
and Masters in electrical, electronics, radio (&radar
Radar is a detection system that uses radio waves to determine the distance (''ranging''), angle, and radial velocity of objects relative to the site. It can be used to detect aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles, motor vehicles, w ...
) and electrical engineering.
*Engineering education, Engineering School (Mechanical School): Providing Diplomas, Bachelor and Masters in mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is the study of physical machines that may involve force and movement. It is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, and ...
.
*Seamanship School: Providing training in seamanship
Seamanship is the art, knowledge and competence of operating a ship, boat or other craft on water. The'' Oxford Dictionary'' states that seamanship is "The skill, techniques, or practice of handling a ship or boat at sea."
It involves topics a ...
.
Accommodation Facilities
BNS Shaheed Moazzem has well-furnished Wardroom/Gunroom for Officers and dormitory for sailors.
Heritage of Rangamati
Rangamati is a hilly town, which is known for its panoramic view. With enchanting scenic beauty, Kaptai lake also provides sweet water fishes in abundance. Different types of fresh fruits also grow in the hilly terrain of the area. Largest Reserve Forest of the country is in this area. The town is lightly populated and most of the inhabitants are of tribal origin. The tribal cultures dominate the age old heritage of Rangamati.
See also
* List of active ships of the Bangladesh Navy
References
Bangladesh Navy bases
Shore establishments of the Bangladesh Navy
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