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Naval warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces
The Bangladesh Navy is the naval warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, responsible for defending the maritime interests and territorial waters of Bangladesh. Operating under the Ministry of Defence, the Navy conducts maritime security, naval defense, surveillance, and disaster relief operations. Established after the 1971 Liberation War, the Bangladesh Navy has developed into a modern and professional force, actively participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations and regional maritime security initiatives.
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Local Bangladeshi media reported that 65 people, mostly Bangladeshi nationals heading for Malaysia, were rescued at sea, and 11 human traffickers transporting them were arrested.
The Bangladesh Navy has rescued 76 people from a wooden boat in the deep sea near Saint Martin’s Island, including 65 people allegedly being trafficke