BNS Abu Bakar (1982-2014)

BNS Abu Bakar was a Leopard-class Type 41 anti aircraft frigate of Bangladesh Navy. She served Bangladesh Navy from 1982 to 2014.

History
BNS Abu Bakar previously served 7th Frigate Squadron of Royal Navy as HMS Lynx. The frigate was laid down by John Brown and Company, Clydebank, Scotland, on 13 August 1953, launched on 12 January 1955. She was commissioned to Royal Navy on 14 March 1957. On 12 March 1982, she was transferred to Bangladesh Navy.

Career
BNS Abu Bakar joined Bangladesh Navy fleet on 12 March, 1982. She served under Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla (COMBAN). After serving Bangladesh Navy for about 32 years and total 57 years of service life, the ship was decommissioned on 22 January, 2014. Finally, the ship was scrapped. She was replaced by a chinese Type 053H2 frigate with same name and pennant number.