The process for induction of two submarines in Bangladesh Navy has already been finalised, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said.
The premier made the disclosure while addressing the Winter President Parade of Midshipman-2013/A Batch and Direct Entry Officers (DEO) 2014/B Batch at Bangladesh Naval Academy in Chittagong on Sunday morning, reports BSS.
"We hope that theses submarines would be added to the force by 2016," she said.
The PM mentioned that sixteen ships had been inducted in the navy within very short time of the tenure of our government.
Bangladesh Navy entered into a new era through addition of two helicopters and two maritime patrol aircraft, she added.
The prime minister also mentioned that the construction of two most modern corvettes is underway in China to build a strong navy.
"These corvettes would be inducted in navy next year," she said.
The PM said Bangladesh has earned self-reliance in constructing warships.
"Most modern warships are being built in Khulna Shipyard and Narayanganj Dockyard and Engineering Works run with the efficient management of navy," she said.
Spelling out her government's steps for development of Bangladesh Navy, Sheikh Hasina said her government has undertaken short and long-term plans to build it as an effective three-dimensional force under the Forces Goal 2030.
