Domestic capability will be our main strength to strengthen maritime security – Defense Advisor

Prime Minister’s Defense Advisor Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam said, domestic capability will be our main strength to strengthen maritime security. He said this while visiting the Narayanganj Dockyard run by the Bangladesh Navy today (May 18). The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) informed the media about the matter. During the visit, the Defense Advisor was briefed in detail about the overall activities of the Narayanganj Dockyard.
During this time, he was informed about the shipbuilding and repair capabilities, modern technical facilities, infrastructural development, production activities, maintenance systems and ongoing development activities under the supervision of the Bangladesh Navy. Later, he visited the important installations, workshops, production areas, repair facilities and various development activities of the dockyard.
After the visit, the Defense Advisor said, the development of the domestic naval industry is very important for protecting national security, naval power and maritime interests. Narayanganj Dockyard must be transformed into a modern, effective and advanced naval industry institution by increasing its shipbuilding, repair and maintenance capabilities. He mentioned that indigenous capabilities will be our main strength in strengthening maritime security.
He laid special emphasis on ensuring quality, punctuality, technical expertise and professionalism in every activity of the dockyard. He instructed all concerned to take the capacity of this institution to a higher level through the use of modern technology, creation of skilled manpower through training and planned management. Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam said that national defense preparedness must be further strengthened by ensuring maximum use of indigenous resources, indigenous skills and indigenous technology.
The Defense Advisor further said that Narayanganj Dockyard, run under the supervision of the Bangladesh Navy, is not just a shipbuilding and repair institution; it is an important foundation for the country’s maritime capabilities, defense preparedness and self-reliance. Therefore, each of its projects, initiatives and developmental activities must be taken forward in the national interest.
He praised the professionalism, dedication and efficiency of the officers, engineers, technical manpower and employees working at the dockyard. At the same time, he called upon everyone to work with a sense of responsibility and patriotism. He expressed the hope that through collective efforts, discipline and strong commitment, Narayanganj Dockyard will make a more important contribution to increasing the country’s naval and maritime capabilities in the future. Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam said that Narayanganj Dockyard will further develop as a strong supporting institution in achieving national security, economic progress and self-reliance in the defense sector. For this, he emphasized on further dynamizing the ongoing developmental activities and working in a coordinated manner to implement future plans. Senior officials of Bangladesh Navy and Narayanganj Dockyard were present at the time.