By Du Jiangfan, Tan Zhenzhen, Ma Yubin and Xu Taotao

The 48th Chinese naval escort task force departs from Chittagong, Bangladesh.

BEIJING, Sept. 22 -- The 48th Chinese naval escort task force concluded its five-day friendly visit to Bangladesh and departed Chittagong on the morning of September 21, 2026.

Representatives of the Bangladesh Navy's Chattogram Naval Area, staff members of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, representatives of Chinese-funded institutions and overseas Chinese gathered at the pier to see off the task force.

During the task force's stay in Chittagong, representatives of the Bangladesh Navy and overseas Chinese boarded the Chinese naval ships Tangshan (Hull 122) and Daqing (Hull 576) to gain a first-hand understanding of the vessels' capabilities and the task force's escort missions.

During the visit, the task force commander paid courtesy calls on Bangladeshi military and government leaders, while representatives of Chinese service members visited the Bangladesh Naval Academy. The two sides also held professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, friendly cultural and sports competitions, and deck receptions.