It was confirmed that HMS Enterprise would be sold to Bangladesh, after long-running negotiations were completed. British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said the sale reflects the deep trust between both nations.placeholder image
It was confirmed that HMS Enterprise would be sold to Bangladesh, after long-running negotiations were completed. British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said the sale reflects the deep trust between both nations. | Royal Navy

11 Royal Navy ships sold to Bangladesh after serving 'with distinction', HMS Enterprise set for 'new chapter'

Freddie Webb
By Freddie Webb

Defence Reporter

Published 13th Feb 2026, 17:01 BST

There is a long history of selling Royal Navy ships to Bangladesh.

Many British military vessels have left the UK for the Dhaka over the past several years. HMS Enterprise, an Echo-class multi-role survey vessel - hydrographic oceanographic ship (SVHO), has become the latest ship to have been sold there.

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She was decommissioned at HMNB Portsmouth in March 2023. British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke referred to the historic relationship of older ships being sold in her statement.

She said: “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.”

Bangladesh has bought ships from China, South Korea, United States, and Singapore, as well as building their own vessels. Here are 11 UK ships which have been sold to Bangladesh.

HMS Alderney, an Island-class offshore patrol vessel, was sold to Bangladesh in 2002 and was renamed BNS Karotoa.

5. Royal Navy Ships sold to Bangladesh - HMS Alderney

HMS Alderney, an Island-class offshore patrol vessel, was sold to Bangladesh in 2002 and was renamed BNS Karotoa. | UK MOD Crown copyright

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HMS Lindisfarne, an Island-class offshore patrol vessel, was sold to Bangladesh in 2004 and renamed BNS Turag. She took part in various military exercises and humanitarian operations, with her crew rescuing nine fishermen after Swadhin-3 sank near Mongla port in 2018

6. Royal Navy Ships sold to Bangladesh - HMS Lindisfarne

HMS Lindisfarne, an Island-class offshore patrol vessel, was sold to Bangladesh in 2004 and renamed BNS Turag. She took part in various military exercises and humanitarian operations, with her crew rescuing nine fishermen after Swadhin-3 sank near Mongla port in 2018 | Royal Navy

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HMS Anglesey, an Island-class offshore patrol vessel, was sold to Bangladesh in 2002. She was commissioned as BNS Gomati and has taken part in various operations such as Exercise Aman.

7. Royal Navy Ships sold to Bangladesh - HMS Anglesey

HMS Anglesey, an Island-class offshore patrol vessel, was sold to Bangladesh in 2002. She was commissioned as BNS Gomati and has taken part in various operations such as Exercise Aman. | Royal Navy

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HMS Guernsey, an Island-class offshore patrol vessel, was sold to Bangladesh in 2004 and renamed BNS Sangu. She was regularly involved in naval exercises, including Exercise Milan at the Andaman Islands in India in 2008 and 2014.

8. Royal Navy Ships sold to Bangladesh - HMS Guernsey

HMS Guernsey, an Island-class offshore patrol vessel, was sold to Bangladesh in 2004 and renamed BNS Sangu. She was regularly involved in naval exercises, including Exercise Milan at the Andaman Islands in India in 2008 and 2014. | Royal Navy

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