Bangladesh Navy is engaged in advanced negotiations with South Korea for the acquisition of six Improved Jang Bogo-class submarines under a defense procurement program valued at approximately $2 billion. The submarines are based on the German Type 209/1400 diesel-electric submarine design and are manufactured by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).
The BNS Pekua facility, now functioning as the headquarters of the Submarine Fleet Command, was purpose-built to accommodate underwater platforms and includes dry dock facilities for maintenance, workshops for propulsion systems and battery support, secure electronic infrastructure, and space for logistical operations.
Bangladesh; Navy negotiates buy of 6 KSS-I submarines from South Korea