The chief of naval staff, Vice Admiral Zahir Uddin Ahmed, said two maritime patrol aircraft would be added to navy soon with a view to modernising the Bangladesh Navy.
He apprised the president, Zillur Rahman, when he called on him at Bangabhaban Sunday.
During the meeting, the Naval chief said the maritime patrol aircraft are being included with navy as a part of modernising the Naval Force by 2021 as per direction of the prime minister.
After inclusion of the maritime aircraft, the Bangladesh Navy will be able to play important role in safeguarding maritime boundary and resources and preventing smuggling in sea route, said Zahir Uddin.
He also informed the president of the ongoing activities of the Bangladesh Navy.
The naval chief told the president that he was going to visit Ukraine from July 4 to 9 and will hold meetings with the Ukrainian naval chief and defence minister during his visit.
Zillur Rahman gave him a patient hearing and assured him of his all-out support in modernising the Bangladesh Navy.
Secretaries concerned to the president's office were present.
Source : New Age
