The government has renamed five ships of the Bangladesh Coast Guard, one of which was originally named “Joy Bangla” and the remaining four after national leaders.

A gazette notification in this regard was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday.

Under the decision, BCGS Joy Bangla has been renamed BCGS Adamya Bangla, BCGS Syed Nazrul as BCGS Firoz Kabir, BCGS Tajuddin as BCGS Nurul Islam, BCGS Mansur Ali as BCGS M Humayun Kabir, and BCGS Kamruzzaman as BCGS Ashraf Siddiqui.

A source at the Ministry of Home Affairs said the four individuals after whom the vessels have been renamed were naval officers who were martyred while taking part in various operations.

According to the notification, the previous names of five ships of Coast Guard have been changed and new names set.

The new names will take effect immediately.