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1. Name of the Base and Brief
History. Before the Liberation War, BNS ISSA KHAN was
named as PNS BAKHTIYAR. Bangladesh Navy's journey began
in 1971 with only two patrol Craft and a handful of
Commandoes. With the passage of time she has come to a
sizeable strength with good number of ships ranging from
Gun Boats to Missile Frigates. Skilled manpower and
logistic support were required for the effective manning
of ships and equipments. To meet this challenge BNS ISSA
KHAN was commissioned on 10 Dec 1974. Since inception,
she has been playing a vital role in the training of BN
and has developed as the largest establishment in
Bangladesh Navy with 13 schools and about 2000
personnel.
2. Location. BNS ISSA KHAN is situated on the Airport
Road, 4kms from the Chittagong Airport and 10 km from
Chittagong Railway Station. The closeness of Sea Beach
and the river Karnaphuli made this establishment a very
attractive place .You may reach the base by any auto
transport within 20 to 30 minutes from Airport as well
as from the railway station located in the city center.
3. Aim/Purpose of the Base. BNS ISSA KHAN is the largest
naval base and the central hub of professional training
of Bangladesh Navy. At present Bangladesh Navy possesses
sizeable fleet of over 50 ships and craft, ranging from
modern Gun Boats to Missile Frigates. All along, BNS
ISSA KHAN has played a key role to this growth by
providing logistic support as well as training to the
officers and men for the fleet.
4. Training Facilities. BNS ISSA KHAN imparts
professional training to under trainee' officers and
sailors of Executive branch and to some extent to other
branches (NBCD and Intelligence). The available
programmers /courses are as follows:
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a. Specialization Courses (Long-G,Long-TAS,Long-N
and Long-C).
b. Acting Sub Lieutenant Technical Course (For Executive branch).
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c. Branch Rank Commission Course (BRCC).
d. The Gunnery, Navigation, TAS, Communication,
Diving, Music, Ordnance, Hydrographic and all other
(1st, 2nd and 3rd rate) courses of Seaman branch
sailors.
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5. Courses for Foreign
National. Following training courses are available
for foreign Naval Officers:
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a. Ag S/Lt (Tech) Course. This is
a one-year basic professional course for Executive
branch offices.
b. Specialization Courses. These are six months
duration Long course for Gunnery, TAS, Navigation
and Communication sub branch.
c. Diving Course. Twelve weeks ships diving course
for officers.
d. Other Courses. Other than the mentioned courses,
a good numbers of courses for sailors are also
available. These are Diving Course, Gunnery
Instructor’s Course and Physical Training Course. |
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6. Important Features of
Training. BNS ISSA KHAN is entrusted to produce
efficient officers and men to run the BN Flotilla.
As such the training curriculum of officers and
sailors consists of various activities beyond
regular professional training. A few of such
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a. Industrial Visit. During long
course and other courses, like Divisional and
Leadership Course Officers and sailors visit
different renowned industries of Chittagong area as
well as throughout the country to gain practical
knowledge of human resources management and the
managerial aspects of the outside/industrial
atmosphere.
b. Mess Night. Occasionally mess nights are arranged
for under training officers where local senior
officers are also invited. Besides teaching the
formal mess etiquettes junior officers get an
opportunity to mix-up with the senior officers. |
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7. Details of Training Facilities
Available. The base now houses 13 professional
schools, which are Gunnery, Torpedo & Anti Submarine
(TAS), Signal, Navigation & Direction, Diving,
Hydrographic, PT, NBCD, Ordnance, Computer and Music
school. These schools conduct various courses for
more than 2000 officers and men round the year. A
good number of overseas students from friendly
countries also participate in these courses
regularly. This serves as a symbol of our sincere
commitment and dedication towards training.
8. General Facility
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a. Under Trainee Officer Gun Room. Student
officers are accommodated at Ward Room within the
premises of BNS ISSA KHAN. Dining hall, Billiard
Room, TV Room and Ante Room are located around the
Ward Room block. Officers are allowed to entertain
their private guests at the Ante Room.
b. Library. A library with a collection of more than
five thousand books on different subjects, is
located within the base. A good number of military
and also non-military journals and weeklies are
subscribed to the library. Library hour is from 0800
to 2000 hrs every day.
c. Computer Club. A well set up computer club with
multimedia and Internet facilities is located in the
Training Block.
d. Telephone. Trainees are provided with access to
internal PABX telephones that also include city-call
facility. National and International calling
facility are available on booking. Card phone and
other paid services are also available in and around
the base.
e. Canteen Facilities. There is a Canteen inside the
base. Toiletries and other miscellaneous items can
be purchase from there. For bulk quantity of any
item or for uncommon items, demand may be placed to
the canteen manager 2/3 days in advance.
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f. Gymnasium and Health Club. Multipurpose gymnasium
and health club facilities are available in the
base. Interested officer and sailors may avail this
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g. Games and sports Facilities. BNS ISSA KHAN has a
number of grounds for different games and sports
like Football, basketball, hockey, handball,
volleyball. |
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h. Swimming pool. There is a swimming pool complex
located beside the parade ground. You may avail
these facilities as per existing rules. |
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j. Banking Facilities. There are a number of reputed
banks (with ATM facility) around the base. Some of
the banks are:
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Standard Charted, Agrabad Branch, Chittagong.
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HSBC, Agrabad Branch, Chittagong.
2 Arab
Bangladesh Bank, EPZ Branch, Chittagong.
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9. Details of Training Curriculum
for BNS ISSA KHAN. BNS ISSA KHAN Possesses a busy
training schedule through out the calendar year. The
schools conduct 1st, 2nd and 3rd rate courses for
respective branches. In addition Ag sub Lt (Tech)
and Specialization Courses are also conducted in
Gunnery school, Signal school, TAS school,
Navigation & Direction School and Hydrographic
school. Beside these BNS ISSA KHAN is also
responsible for conducting BRCC course, D&L Q
course, ITT Q course, English Language Course for
Instructors. As a supplement to other courses NBCD
and Computer schools conduct courses as per
requirements.
10 Achievement of BNS ISSA KHAN. For her outstanding
contribution in naval training, BNS ISSA KHAN was
awarded with the National Standard in 1979. BNS ISSA
KHAN often takes the task of deployment in coastal
water for anti-smuggling and anti piracy operations.
At BNS ISSA KHAN has to carryout relief operation
also. Last few years BNS ISSA KHAN is regularly
contributing in nation building by constructing low
cost houses for homeless people.
11. Sub-Ordinate Unit. |
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a. Forward based St.
Martin.
b. Training & Recruiting Center Tiger Pass.
c. Forward base Cox's Bazar.
d. Maritime Museum. |
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