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DHAKA, Jan 24, 2024 (BSS) – State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today underscored the need for development of the Bangladesh naval force in line with the election manifesto of the government to build a Smart Bangladesh.

Khalid Mahmud in a meeting with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan today at his secretariat office asked for taking necessary plan for development of the Bangladesh Navy as envisioned in the manifesto of the new government, a press release of the ministry said.

After the meeting Khalid Mahmud said Bangladesh naval force is closely working in various departments under the shipping ministry and playing pivotal role for development of different sectors.

Bangladesh Navy has to strengthen their roles as the government is expanding scope for the force to contribute to the nation, he said.

Activities of the navy to increase security of Bangladesh maritime areas and strengthening the capacity of different shipyards and dockyards of the naval force to fulfill the demands of the foreign buyers also came in their discussion, the release said.