It also has a new name – ‘Swarna Dwip’, which in English roughly translates to ‘The Golden Island’. The whole island has been turned into a modern military training centre.”He said seven brigades with heavy weaponries usually train in this island every year. Since 2014, 14 brigades have received military training here. Apart from military training, the establishment also has the advanced training facilities and its own administration. Environment and Forests Minister Anwar Hossain Manju is scheduled to visit ‘Swarna Dwip’ on Tuesday to inspect the infrastructure development.

Source: bd News24 July 17, 2017 18:00 UTC