Jahangir Alam, Chattogram
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan has received the salute of the Winter Presidential Parade of Midshipman 2021 / A Batch and Direct Entry Officer 2023 / B Batch held at Bangladesh Naval Academy in Chattogram.
During the parade on Sunday (26 November), a total of 63 young officers including 53 midshipmen and 10 direct entry officers of the Bangladesh Navy received commissions.
Among them are 8 female midshipmen and 2 female direct entry officers.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan hands over ‘Sword of Honour’ to Md Farhan Ali, who obtained highest marks in all subjects of Midshipman 2021/A batch, at Bangladesh Naval Academy in Chattogram on Sunda
Besides, Midshipman Iftikhar Azam received the ‘Naval Chief Gold medal’ for acquiring the 2nd highest standard in the training.
And direct entry officer 2023 / B Batch Acting Sub Lieutenant Asif Mohammad Sami won the ‘Bir Shrestha Shaheed Ruhul Amin Gold Medal’ for achieving the best result.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, in his speech, recalled with deep respect the contribution of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the architect of independent Bangladesh, the father of the Bengali nation.
He noted that the present government has made practical plans to develop the navy as a force suited for the 21st century in the light of the defence policy formulated by the Father of the Nation after assuming office.
These plans include practical plans for various infrastructural developments, the addition of warships, and the enhancement of the operational capacity of existing ships.
The government has emphasized various activities of Blue-Economy with the aim of protecting maritime boundaries and harnessing the sea’s resources for the economic development of the country.
The Bangladesh Navy has already added a significant number of modern warships, submarines, helicopters, maritime patrol aircraft, and modern warfare equipment and technology.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan said that the new officers will make proper use of the knowledge acquired from the Naval Academy and
develop themselves as competent officers and will be able to utilise this training in future careers and carry out their responsibilities properly on the path of national security and progress.
The ceremony was attended by Army, Navy, and Air Force officials, local dignitaries, and parents of the graduating students.
