LONDON, Feb. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
Thesigningceremony was held at Bangladesh Navy Headquarters following extensive technical engagement between the Bangladesh Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy.The vessel, known for its distinguished service in survey operations, humanitarian support, and disaster‑response missions, will now help strengthen Bangladesh's maritime security and regional stability efforts.It will also provide hydrographic,oceanographicand scientific research capability and offer significant research opportunities forBangladeshi universities.
The signing ceremony was attended by the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke; Defence Attache at the British High Commission Dhaka, Commander Lee Norton; and UK Ministry of Defence Commercial Officer NaniseQalobulawasaikabara,representingthe UK Government. From the Bangladesh side, Admiral M. Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Naval Staff, and Rear Admiral Jahangir AdilSamdany, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Logistics), were present.
British High Commissioner to BangladeshSarah Cooke said:
Thesaleof this survey vesselreflects the deep trust and strong cooperation between the United Kingdom and Bangladesh. HMS Enterprise served the Royal Navy with distinction, and we are proud to see her begin a new chapter supporting Bangladesh's maritime capability and our shared commitment to a secure and prosperous Bay of Bengal.
Thesaleof the HMS Enterprise highlights the UK's continued partnership with Bangladesh in enhancing maritimesecurityand contributing to a prosperous, stable, free and open Indo-Pacific and Bay of Bengal.
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