During the political turmoil of 1/11 in 2007, he was a highly influential military officer working behind the scenes of power. His name was linked to the National Coordination Committee to deal with serious crimes, the arrest of top political leaders, special detention facilities and political realignment. His service tenure was extended after the return […]
Major General JM Imdadul Islam of 55 Infantry Division has been appointed Commandant of East Bengal Regiment Center (EBRC). Major General Firdous Hasan Selim, currently in the EBRC, has been appointed GOC of 24 Infantry Division. Brigadier General MD Hafizur Rahman, Defense Advisor to the Bangladesh Embassy in India, has been promoted as Major General […]
In his statement on Monday, former Army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan said, “When I realized that, despite everything, killings in crossfire were not stopping, I stopped the practice of deputation and posting of officers from the DGFI, BGB and RAB. Many people warned me that what I was doing was rebellion. My response was simple: […]
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 […]