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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.
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.
9. Royal Navy Ships sold to Bangladesh - HMS Carron
HMS Carron, now known as BNS Shaikat, is a River-class minesweeper. She has been serving in the Bangladeshi Navy since 1995 and is used on patrols - still in active service. Pictured is the Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Somdura Joy. | ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images
10. Royal Navy Ships sold to Bangladesh - HMS Dovey
HMS Dovey, a former Royal Navy minesweeper, was sold to Bangladesh in 1995. She is still in active service and is now called BNS Surovi. Pictured: Navy personnel stand on the deck of a ship during search and rescue operations in 2003. | SHAWKAT KHAN/AFP via Getty Images
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11. Royal Navy Ships sold to Bangladesh - HMS Waveney
HMS Waveney, a River-class minesweeper, was originally commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1984. She was sold to Bangladesh in 1995 and is still in active service. | Wikipedia