CGS Apurbo Bangla

BCGS Apurbo Bangla is a JOY Bangla-class inshore patrol vessels of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. The ship is undergoing sea trials.

Career
The ship was laid down on 12 December 2017. She was launched on 3 September 2019.

Design
The ship is 52.8 m long, 7.4 m wide and has a 4.5 m draught with a displacement of 315 tonnes. The patrol craft is powered by two German DEUTZ diesel engines which can produce 2240 kW driving two shafts for a top speed of 23 kn. She has a complement of 45 and a maximum range of 1500 nmi. She can carry out operations in sea state four and can sustain up to sea state six.

Armament
The ship is armed with two Oerlikon KBA 25 mm guns and two 14.5 mm guns.