Newly-appointed Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral M Nazmul Hassan paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban in the capital on Wednesday.

Welcoming the Navy chief, the President said apart from protecting the sovereignty of the vast marine area, the role of the Bangladesh Navy in extracting and preserving the marine resources of the region is very important, according to a press release of ISPR.

The President assured him of continued cooperation when the Navy chief sought the President’s guidance and support in carrying out his duties.

Vice Admiral M Nazmul Hassan also briefed the president about various activities of Bangladesh Navy.

President’s Office Secretary Sampad Barua, Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin and Secretary (Attachment) Md Wahidul Islam Khan were present.

Earlier, the Navy chief had a courtesy call on the Army chief, Air Force chief and principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division.