The Chief of Navy, Admiral M. Nazmul Hasan, emphasized the pivotal role of the Bangladesh Navy in protecting the nation's blue economy, ensuring territorial integrity, and maintaining maritime security.
 
Efforts to modernize the Navy are underway. On Saturday morning, the Bangladesh Navy held the passing-out parade and inauguration ceremony for 438 newly trained sailors of the A/2024 batch at the Bangladesh Navy School and College in Kalapara, Patuakhali.
 
Admiral Hasan outlined the objectives of the new sailors, stating, "Inspired by the ideals of our father of the nation and the spirit of the Liberation War, these sailors will play a leading role in securing Bangladesh's maritime borders, in line with the vision of a Smart Bangladesh articulated by the Honorable Prime Minister."
 
During the event, Admiral Hasan observed the parade and presented awards to outstanding performers. Among the A/2024 batch, Mohammad Saifur Rahman Saif received the 'Navy Chief's Medal', Mohammad Al Abi Husam received the 'Kamkhul Medal', Mohammad Shahriar received the 'Sher-e-Bangla Medal', and Maria Akhtar received the 'Pritilata Waddedar Medal'.
 
At the conclusion of the passing-out parade, Admiral M. Nazmul Hasan inaugurated the Bangladesh Navy School and College in Kalapara, Patuakhali. This establishment fulfills a long-standing demand for a well-equipped educational institution in the region. Situated in the picturesque surroundings of Kalapara Sher-e-Bangla Ghat, the institution offers quality education in a disciplined environment, with modern facilities such as a computer lab, sports ground, multimedia classroom, library, BNCC program, naval scouts, cafeteria, and private transportation.
 
Local residents welcome this initiative by the Bangladesh Navy, believing it will bring significant and qualitative changes to the educational landscape in the region.
 
Prominent figures from the respective regions, high-ranking military and civilian officials, and the parents of the new sailors attended the solemn ceremony, along with Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel), Regional Commander of Khulna Naval Zone, GOC 7th Naval Division, and Area Commander of Patuakhali, Barisal, and Khulna Naval Zones.
 
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