Bangladesh Navy Chief Adviser briefed on survey vessel HMS Enterprise

[Isa Khan]

London, 13 June 2025: Lesley Craig, Head of the South Asia Regional Department, FCDO, UK, accompanied by Commodore Whalley, met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday to brief him on the naval, oceanographic and survey vessel HMS Enterprise that is being procured for the Bangladesh Navy.

The HMS Enterprise is a multi-role hydrographic survey ship designed for hydrographic and oceanographic data collection.
The UK team briefed the Chief Adviser on the various capabilities and roles that the ship had and was capable of.

The Chief Adviser was keen to know how the platform would enhance Bangladesh’s abilities to scope, survey and collect data from its waters for the benefit of science, knowledge and research.

He also requested the UK team to assist by providing what equipment might further be needed to enhance its capabilities and knowledge in the maritime domain, find ways for new resource exploration, study effects of climate change, help preserve mangrove forests, conduct fisheries studies, research biodiversity, and a host of other issues.

The Chief Adviser also stressed bilateral research collaboration between the two nations by using the capabilities of this vessel in the near future.

He especially stressed the maritime education collaboration of young students to extract maximum benefit from this vessel exchange.
He firmly believed that such a vessel would enable Bangladesh to know its oceans and resources better for the benefit of its people.

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[Isa Khan]

The United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have signed a government-to-government sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo-class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel.

The signing ceremony took place at the Bangladesh Navy Headquarters, following a technical engagement among the Bangladesh Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the Royal Navy. According to officials, the vessel will enhance Bangladesh's maritime capability—including hydrographic, oceanographic and scientific research functions—and is expected to offer research opportunities for Bangladeshi universities.

Attendees included British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke; Defence Attaché at the British High Commission in Dhaka, Commander Lee Norton; and UK Ministry of Defence commercial officer Nanise Qalobulawasaikabara, representing the UK government. From Bangladesh, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan and Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Logistics) Rear Admiral Jahangir Adil Samdany were present.

"The sale of this survey vessel reflects 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," Cooke said.

The UK stated that the sale reflects its ongoing partnership with Bangladesh on maritime security and regional stability in the Bay of Bengal.

UK, Bangladesh navy sign deal to acquire former HMS enterprise

The United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have signed a government-to-government sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo-class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel. The signing ceremony took place at the Bangladesh Navy Headquarters, following a technical engagement among...

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