BNS Shaheed Moazzem
| BNS Shaheed Moazzem | |
|---|---|
| Part of Bangladesh Armed Forces | |
| Rangamati, Chittagong Division. | |
| Type | Military base |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Bangladesh Armed Forces |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Navy |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1976 |
| In use | 1976 - Present |
BNS Shaheed Moazzem is a naval base of the Bangladeshi Navy, established after the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, and named in honour of Lieutenant Commander Shaheed Moazzem.[1]
Career
The Shaheed Moazzem is currently under the command of the Commodore commanding Chittagong (COMCHIT). About 1500 personnel serve at Shaheed Moazzem, which is one of the largest bases in the Bangladesh Navy. Shaheed Moazzem was established to train officers and sailors. and consists of three training schools, working under the Bangladesh National University:
- Electrical School: Providing Diplomas, Bachelors and Masters in electrical, electronics, radio (&radar) and electrical engineering.
- Engineering School (Mechanical School): Providing Diplomas, Bachelor and Masters in mechanical engineering.
- Seaman ship School: Providing training in seamanship.