Indian Navy ship IOS Sagar arrived at Chattogram harbour on Friday after what Indian authorities described as a successful transit through the Bay of Bengal.
The visit is part of the IOS SAGAR 2026 multinational deployment and reflects the maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Bangladesh Navy, according to a statement issued by the Indian government.
The vessel was received in Bangladesh waters by Bangladesh Navy ship BNS Ali Haider and escorted to the harbour.
During the visit, IOS Sagar Commanding Officer will hold meetings with Commander Chattogram Naval Area, Commander Bangladesh Naval Fleet and Area Superintendent Dockyard to strengthen bilateral naval exchanges.
The itinerary includes professional, social and commemorative programmes during the port call.
Commander Chattogram Naval Area will host a welcome reception on Friday evening, while IOS Sagar will arrange a deck reception the following day marking the completion of the visit.
The commanding officer of the vessel is also scheduled to lay a wreath at the Chattogram Commonwealth War Cemetery in remembrance of shared wartime sacrifices.
The commanding officer will later meet Chattogram Port Authority Chairman to discuss maritime logistics and port security issues.
The programme also includes mutual ship visits involving Bangladesh Navy personnel and the multinational crew of IOS Sagar.
Crew members are scheduled to visit the BNS Issa Khan Training Complex and the Bangladesh Naval Academy as part of training and capacity-building exchanges.
A friendly football match between members of the two navies will also be held during the visit.
According to the Indian government, the deployment reflects India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy and the MAHASAGAR initiative aimed at promoting regional security and growth in the Indian Ocean region.
