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Pradeep Kumar

04/10/21 09:00 AM IST

SWARNIM VIJAY VARSH

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Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) Somudra Avijan arrived Visakhapatnam on a five-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) on 03 October 2021.

Details
  • This visit by the Bangladesh Navy is to commemorate together the birth centenary of father of the nation, Bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Swarnim Vijay Varsh marking the 50th anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak war, which led to liberation of Bangladesh. 
  • A series of activities are scheduled between the two navies including professional interactions, cross deck visits, visit to INS Vishwakarma and INS Dega.
  • In addition, screening of special documentary on the Bangladesh Navy and interaction with 1971 war veterans would be the major highlights of the visit. 
Background
  • The ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ was observed to commemorate the country’s extraordinary military operation in the 1971 War and the selfless sacrifice, dedication and devotion of the Indian Armed Forces personnel in protecting the sovereignty of the nation, according to an official release.
Source: PIB

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