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Rank & Insignia

Explore the structured hierarchy of the Bangladesh Navy — from Midshipman to Admiral — a system of merit, honour and command authority built on six decades of naval excellence.

Officer Ranks

OF(D) to OF-9

Sailor Grades

OR-1 to OR-9

Specialist Branches

Technical & Non-technical

53+

Years of Service

Est. 1971

Commissioned Officers · Bangladesh Navy

Officer Rank Structure

Following the Commonwealth naval tradition, officer seniority is denoted by gold distinction lace on the sleeve — from thin stripes to a full stripe surmounted by a broad band.

OF(D)

Midshipman

Midn

Officer under training. Completes sea time before commissioning.

OF-1a

Acting Sub Lieutenant

A/SLt

Probationary commissioned rank during specialist training.

OF-1

Sub Lieutenant

SLt

Junior commissioned officer. Completes professional courses.

OF-2

Lieutenant

Heads a department aboard minor war vessels.

OF-3

Lieutenant Commander

Lt Cdr

Commands patrol boats. XO of larger ships.

OF-4

Commander

Cdr

Commands frigates and corvettes. Key staff roles.

OF-5

Captain

Capt

Commanding Officer of major warships and shore establishments.

OF-6

Commodore

Cdre

Commands a flotilla or a major shore base.

OF-7

Rear Admiral

RAdm

Area commander and senior fleet leadership.

OF-8

Vice Admiral

VAdm

Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and fleet commander.

OF-9

Admiral

Adm

Chief of Naval Staff. Highest naval authority.

Naval Career Path

Career Journey

From the first day of training at BNAOT to the highest office of Chief of Naval Staff — a career built on discipline, expertise and service to the nation.