Defence adviser visits Navy research and shipbuilding facilities.
Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brigadier
General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam today visited several key research,
industrial and military installations of the Bangladesh Navy in Chattogram.
During the visit, he was briefed on the activities of the Identification
Friend or Foe (IFF) Centre, the Centre for Naval Research and Development
(CNRD) and Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL), located at the naval base BNS
Issa Khan.
The Defence Adviser also exchanged views with the officials concerned,
according to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate's press
release issued here this afternoon.
The IFF Centre plays a vital role in maritime security and surveillance by
collecting, analyzing and preserving information on vessel movements within
the country's maritime domain.
The CNRD conducts research and production activities in areas such as fuel
refining technology, drone development and advanced communication systems,
the release said.
As part of his programme, the Defence Adviser also visited Chittagong Dry
Dock Limited, which contributes significantly to the country's maritime
industry through the repair, maintenance and construction of naval and
civilian vessels.
During the visit, he stressed the need to enhance the capacity and efficiency
of the organisation.
He said CDDL has immense importance in implementing the government's "Made in
Bangladesh" policy in the defence industry and highly appreciated the
institution's professional and technical expertise.
Later, the Defence Adviser visited Karnaphuli Ship Builders Limited and
Western Marine Limited where he was apprised of their existing capabilities,
ongoing projects and future development plans.
At the end of the visit, Dr Islam praised the technological capabilities,
operational progress and skilled workforce of the organisations concerned.
He also called upon all stakeholders to work with dedication and sincerity
for the sustainable development of the country's maritime security,
shipbuilding industry and defence sector.
