Bangladesh Army

Army arrested 7,822 since deployment under interim govt

The Bangladesh Army has arrested 7,822 individuals across the country since its deployment under the interim government, as part of an ongoing effort to assist law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order.

Yunus lauds Bangladesh Army’s role in protecting sovereignty

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, has commended the Bangladesh Army for its professionalism and dedication, expressing confidence that it will continue to safeguard national security and sovereignty

General Waker lauds army’s dedication, commitment

He expresses his appreciation for their relentless efforts in maintaining law and order and commended their continued commitment during the holy month of Ramadan

Unease at NCP over Hasnat, Sarjis’s posts

A sense of unease prevails within the National Citizen Party (NCP) over the differing statements coming from its leaders regarding a meeting with the army chief on March 11.

Hasnat’s claim ‘laughable’, says army: Netra News report

The army has dismissed Hasnat's explosive statement about its chief's suggestion of rehabilitating a refined Awami League

Hasnat posts on Facebook about ‘refined Awami League’ proposal

Meanwhile, protests take place at DU overnight to ban Awami League

Türk interview: Army says it wasn’t directly contacted by UN

The Bangladesh Army has responded to recent remarks made by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, clarifying that it was not directly contacted regarding the concerns he raised in an interview with he BBC’s HARDtalk.

July uprising: Volker Turk told army that engaging would lead to ban from UN peacekeeping

The UN human rights chief made the revelation in a BBC HARDtalk interview on Wednesday

Joint forces to patrol the crime-prone city areas

The government yesterday decided to deploy a joint security patrol of police, army, navy, and BGB in areas of the capital where the law and order situation has deteriorated.

December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018

Army given a tough task

The army has been entrusted with a tough task to create an atmosphere for holding a free, fair and inclusive election, said Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday.

December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018

Army starts polls duty

Army personnel start election duties today to help ensure a peaceful atmosphere and maintain law and order across the country for the December 30 polls.

October 1, 2018
October 1, 2018

Susane Giti becomes first female major general

The Bangladesh Army yesterday got its first female major general, Dr Susane Giti.

June 19, 2018
June 19, 2018

Lt Gen Aziz made new Army chief

Lt General Aziz Ahmed, quarter master general of the Bangladesh Army, has been appointed as the new chief of the force for the next three years.

June 18, 2018
June 18, 2018

Aziz Ahmed made new Army Chief

Lieutenant General Aziz Ahmed has been named the new chief of Bangladesh Army.

May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018

2 Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Africa killed in road crash

Two soldiers of Bangladesh Army working in the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic are killed in a road crash.

May 13, 2018
May 13, 2018

Stay alert to face internal, external threats: PM to army

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks the members of Bangladesh Army to keep a "constant vigil" to face any internal and external threats for safeguarding the country's constitution and sovereignty.

March 7, 2018
March 7, 2018

Global Prowess Index: Bangladesh military ranked 57th

Bangladesh's military has been ranked 57th on the Global Firepower list-2017 among 133 countries on the basis of its

February 22, 2018
February 22, 2018

Always stay ready to face external, internal threats: PM to Army

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs the officers and soldiers of Bangladesh Army to stay ready always to unitedly face any external and internal threat to the country's constitution and sovereignty.

December 9, 2017
December 9, 2017

Bangladesh 3rd in providing UN peacekeeping troops in Asia

Bangladesh is the third largest contributor of army personnel in UN peacekeeping missions, whereas, India ranks first followed by Pakistan in Asia. A total of 6,772 Bangladeshis have served in 58 peacekeeping missions across 40 countries since 1988.