Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the commissioning of the base by attending the ceremony virtually at noon.The inauguration of the naval base aimed at ensuring maritime security in the vast area of the southern region and protecting important establishments like Payra Port and Payra Power Plant. The base contains four patrol craft and four Landing Craft Utility (LCUs), built locally at the Sher-e-Bangla base and Khulna Shipyard Limited. It also has an aviation facility, according to several Navy officials.