BNS Osman

BNS Osman is a modified  Type 053H frigate of the Bangladesh Navy, bought in 1989 from China. She is the first Guided Missile Frigate to enter service with the Bangladesh Navy.

History
The Type 053H1 Frigate BNS Osman was previously known as Xiangtan, which served with PLAN in South Sea Fleet.It was commissioned in PLAN in 1987. In 1989 the ship was sold to Bangladesh Navy.She is the first guided missile frigate to enter in service with Bangladesh Navy.

Career
BNS Osman is based in Chittagong, serving with the Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla (COMBAN). About 250 personnel serve aboard BNS Osman, with most living on board. She is one of five frigates in the Bangladeshi Navy, but is the first one which test fired C-802A missile in Bay of Bengal On May 12, 2008 which successfully hit the target. The ship has recently gone through major upgrades which includes replacement of propulsion system, new missile launching platforms and an addition of a combat data link.

Armament
The ship is armed with advanced C-802A anti-ship missiles, and FM-90N surface-to-air missile systems.It also carries naval guns, torpedoes and anti-submarine weapons.Besides it can lay up to 60 mines.

Mission
BNS Osman is currently deployed at Lebanon with the UN mission UNIFIL.