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    Question

    What is the name of the first submarine base

    commissioned by Bangladesh?
    A BNS Cox's Bazar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B BNS Sheikh Hasina Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C BNS Pekua Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D BNS Bay of Bengal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first submarine base of Bangladesh ‘ BNS Sheikh Hasina ’ at Pekua in Cox ’ s Bazar . The newly commissioned submarine base would help navy increase its operational capacity to secure the vast marine resources . Ships passing through the Bay of Bengal also can take help from the base . Two submarines were added to the fleet of Bangladesh Navy in March 2017 which has turned it into a three dimensional naval force . The Government of Bangladesh signed an agreement with China in September 2019 for the construction of the submarine base . The groundbreaking function was held in February 2021 . About Bangladesh Capital : Dhaka                                    Currency : Taka

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