Lt Gen Wakar is an alumnus of the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur and the Joint Services Command and Staff College, UK. He holds a Master's degree in Defence Studies from the National University of Bangladesh and a Master of Arts degree in Defence Studies from King's College, University of London. As the […]
Referring to a documentary by German media Deutsche Welle on Bangladeshi army personnel in UN peacekeeping missions, the army chief said, “Today, some people presented a report and tried to say that many army personnel violated human rights while posted in other organisations. This is just a rumour. Even if this really happened, were we […]
“The US Department of State today publicly announced the designation of former General Aziz Ahmed, previously the Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Army, for his involvement in significant corruption. His actions have contributed to the erosion of public confidence in Bangladesh's democratic institutions and public institutions and processes,” the statement said. These public designations […]
Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hasan, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan welcomed the Prime Minister upon his arrival at the National Parade Square. Cabinet members, advisors to the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament, Secretaries, foreign ambassadors, senior civilians and military officers were present on the […]
Law enforcement agencies, along with the armed forces, will operate as ‘mobile teams and striking forces’ during 13 days from December 29. Ansar members will work as facilitators with the police mobile team. However, the Returning Officer is authorized to increase the number of security personnel as per the situation. The notification also said that […]
An ISPR press release said the Army Chief was addressing the 6th Corps Reunion and 42nd Annual Commanders Conference-2023 of the Army Service Corps at the ASC Center and School in Jehanabad Cantonment, Khulna as the chief guest. He also recalled the important role and contribution of Bangladesh Army during the great liberation war. At […]
“I thought everyone had forgotten me, but when I met the National Security Intelligence (NSI) member, I realized they had not forgotten me,” he said. Sufiul Anam thanked the Prime Minister for his release and bringing him back home. He also thanked the NSI officers, saying, “I will not forget their cooperation.” This former army […]
Two Bangladesh Army soldiers were killed and two officers were injured in an IED blast and sudden firing by the Kuki-Chin National Army separatist group in Bandarban’s Ruma Upazila, the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) said. An ISPR media release on Wednesday said that the incident took place around 2:00 pm on Tuesday. * more […]
Bangladesh Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed is on a three-day visit to India. India’s MoD (Army) Additional Directorate General of Information, IHQ on its official Twitter handle said, “General Manoj Pandey #COAS warmly welcomed General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed #COAS, #Bangladesh Army and discussed ways to improve cooperation between the two armies Further strengthen #DefenceCooperation […]
Mamoon Shibli, chief executive officer of the Ruma subdistrict administration, said members of ethnic minority groups first took refuge in mountain forests and streams after separatists opened fire on security forces from their villages, where insurgents took refuge in 2000 because of the operation Was. Hills of Pendu Union. The family moved to the city […]
According to Alamgir, the police were alerted on Sunday about a gunfight between an army unit and some members of the armed group KNF, also known as Bavam Party. “The suspected KNF member may have been killed during the encounter.” The KNF emerged in the Chattogram Hill Tracts last year. Bangladesh’s security apparatus believes the […]
Later, General Shafiuddin briefed reporters about the discussion. SM Shafiuddin Ahmed said that the Army intends to complete any task assigned by the government in full cooperation with the civil administration. He said that the army carries out various activities including countering natural calamities, security related activities and nation building with the help of civil […]
During the talks, they expressed hope for more training cooperation between the armies of the two friendly countries. Also, the Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh extended an invitation to the Chief of Defense Staff of India to visit Bangladesh. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate said the interaction is expected to boost relations between the […]
A man named Belal Hossain of thirty was killed during air force firing exercise at Sualok union of Bandarban district. The deceased is son of Md. Mohammad Hossain. Bangladesh Air Force is doing their scheduled firing exercise of heavy weapons in that area. Fighter jets are firing on their dummy targets on ground. Belal Hossain […]
At least two army soldiers and three BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) men were killed in a mortar shell explosion at around 12:00 pm today. The mortar shell was 53 kilogram in weight and 82 millimeter in diameter. The deceased soldiers are Manjur, Perveez Abu Sufian, Anwar Hossain and Mohammad Ali. About 247 members from Bangladesh […]