Russian naval ships begin 4-day goodwill visit in Ctg

Two ships of the Russian Navy arrived at
Chattogram Port yesterday (24 March) for a four-day goodwill visit, marking a
renewed phase of naval engagement between Bangladesh and Russia.
The vessels, Rezkiy and Sovershenny, were
received on arrival by the chief staff officer of the commander of Chattogram
Naval Area.
Senior officials of the Bangladesh Navy, along
with the Russian deputy head of mission and defence attaches posted in
Bangladesh, were present during the reception, according to a press release.
Earlier, as the ships entered Bangladesh's
maritime boundary, they were formally welcomed by BNS Omar Faruk of the
Bangladesh Navy.
During the visit, commanding officers of the
visiting ships, accompanied by the Russian deputy head of mission, are scheduled
to pay courtesy calls on the commander of Chattogram Naval Area, the area
superintendent of the Dockyard, and the chairman of Chattogram Port Authority.
As part of the itinerary, Russian naval
personnel will visit the Bangladesh Naval Academy, where they will lay a wreath
at Redkin Point, the memorial of Russian sailor Yu V Redkin.
They are also expected to tour naval training
establishments and ships, alongside key historical and tourist sites in
Chattogram.
In parallel, Bangladesh Navy officers and
sailors will visit the Russian ships.
Officials say the visit is expected to
facilitate professional exchanges and deepen operational understanding between
the two navies.
It also reflects broader bilateral ties between
Bangladesh and Russia.
The visiting ships are scheduled to leave
Bangladesh waters on 27 March.
















