Ministry of Defence press release · 9 May 2026 · pibtracker filter

IOS SAGAR ARRIVES AT CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH DURING MULTINATIONAL DEPLOYMENT

PRID2259442 MinistryMinistry of Defence Released9 May 2026 Reading7 min

Posted On: 09 MAY 2026 2:00PM by PIB Delhi Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar arrived at Chattogram, Bangladesh on 08 May 2026 as part of the IOS SAGAR 2026 deployment. The visit aims to further strengthen maritime cooperation and professional ties between the Indian Navy and the Bangladesh Navy. On entering Bangladesh waters, IOS Sagar was received by Bangladesh Navy Ship BNS Ali Haider (F17), which escorted the ship into harbour. During the visit, the Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar is scheduled to call on Senior Officials of the Bangladesh Navy, including the Commander Chittagong Naval Area (COMCHIT), Commander Bangladesh Naval Fleet (COMBAN) and the Area Superintendent Dockyard (ASD). The interactions are intended to enhance professional engagement and cooperation between the two Navies. The Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar will pay tribute at the Chattogram War Cemetery as part of the commemorative activities during the visit. A number of professional and social activities have been planned during the port call. Professional engagements will include interactions with the Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), along with cross-deck visits between personnel of the Bangladesh Navy and the multinational crew embarked onboard IOS Sagar. The crew will also visit the Issa Khan Training Complex and the Bangladesh Naval Academy to exchange views on training practices and capacity building. In addition, friendly sports fixtures are planned to promote goodwill and camaraderie between the two Navies. The visit reflects the close maritime relationship between India and Bangladesh and supports India’s vision of regional cooperation and mutual growth in the Indian Ocean Region under the MAHASAGAR initiative. *** VM/SPS 93/26 (Release ID: 2259442) Visitor Counter : 528 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Defence IOS SAGAR ARRIVES AT CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH DURING MULTINATIONAL DEPLOYMENT Posted On: 09 MAY 2026 2:00PM by PIB Delhi Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar arrived at Chattogram, Bangladesh on 08 May 2026 as part of the IOS SAGAR 2026 deployment. The visit aims to further strengthen maritime cooperation and professional ties between the Indian Navy and the Bangladesh Navy. On entering Bangladesh waters, IOS Sagar was received by Bangladesh Navy Ship BNS Ali Haider (F17), which escorted the ship into harbour. During the visit, the Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar is scheduled to call on Senior Officials of the Bangladesh Navy, including the Commander Chittagong Naval Area (COMCHIT), Commander Bangladesh Naval Fleet (COMBAN) and the Area Superintendent Dockyard (ASD). The interactions are intended to enhance professional engagement and cooperation between the two Navies. The Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar will pay tribute at the Chattogram War Cemetery as part of the commemorative activities during the visit. A number of professional and social activities have been planned during the port call. Professional engagements will include interactions with the Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), along with cross-deck visits between personnel of the Bangladesh Navy and the multinational crew embarked onboard IOS Sagar. The crew will also visit the Issa Khan Training Complex and the Bangladesh Naval Academy to exchange views on training practices and capacity building. In addition, friendly sports fixtures are planned to promote goodwill and camaraderie between the two Navies. The visit reflects the close maritime relationship between India and Bangladesh and supports India’s vision of regional cooperation and mutual growth in the Indian Ocean Region under the MAHASAGAR initiative. *** VM/SPS 93/26 (Release ID: 2259442) Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar arrived at Chattogram, Bangladesh on 08 May 2026 as part of the IOS SAGAR 2026 deployment. The visit aims to further strengthen maritime cooperation and professional ties between the Indian Navy and the Bangladesh Navy. On entering Bangladesh waters, IOS Sagar was received by Bangladesh Navy Ship BNS Ali Haider (F17), which escorted the ship into harbour. During the visit, the Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar is scheduled to call on Senior Officials of the Bangladesh Navy, including the Commander Chittagong Naval Area (COMCHIT), Commander Bangladesh Naval Fleet (COMBAN) and the Area Superintendent Dockyard (ASD). The interactions are intended to enhance professional engagement and cooperation between the two Navies. The Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar will pay tribute at the Chattogram War Cemetery as part of the commemorative activities during the visit. A number of professional and social activities have been planned during the port call. Professional engagements will include interactions with the Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), along with cross-deck visits between personnel of the Bangladesh Navy and the multinational crew embarked onboard IOS Sagar. The crew will also visit the Issa Khan Training Complex and the Bangladesh Naval Academy to exchange views on training practices and capacity building. In addition, friendly sports fixtures are planned to promote goodwill and camaraderie between the two Navies. The visit reflects the close maritime relationship between India and Bangladesh and supports India’s vision of regional cooperation and mutual growth in the Indian Ocean Region under the MAHASAGAR initiative. <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/Pics(2)12VI.jpeg" style="height:400px; width:600px" /> <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/Pics(1)QMSM.jpeg" style="height:400px; width:600px" /> *** VM/SPS                                                                                                        93/26 " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; 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