Armed Forces
Modernising armed forces for all situations: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said efforts are on to modernize and equip the armed forces of the country, ensuring their readiness to tackle any situation
BGB's new DG Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui takes charge
Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui has joined as the director general of Border Guard Bangladesh
Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui new BGB DG
Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui has been appointed as the new director general of Border Guard Bangladesh
Army chief inspects activities of army personnel deployed for polls
Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed visited Cox's Bazar to observe the activities of Bangladesh Army deployed in the city to assist the civil administration under 'In Aid to the Civil Power' on the occasion of the upcoming 12th parliamentary election
Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman posted to CGS in army
The principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division (AFD) Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman has been posted to the chief of general staff (CGS) of Bangladesh Army
Visiting Indian, Russian war veterans call on army chief
During the meeting, the army chief recalled with gratitude the contribution of all members of allied Indian forces who took part in the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh
Air Force chief returns from US
Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan returned to Bangladesh today after an official visit to the United States
67 navy personnel to join UN peacekeeping in South Sudan
A total of 67 members of Bangladesh Navy left here today to join Bangladesh Navy's Force Marine Unit-9 in UN peacekeeping mission, South Sudan
Indian Army chief on 3-day visit to Bangladesh
Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Pande today embarked on a three-day visit to Bangladesh beginning tomorrow (July 18), his first foreign trip since assuming office.
“Stop allowing Myanmar nationals to enter Bangladesh”
Bangladesh today requested India to stop illegal entry of Myanmar nationals into Bangladesh from India.
Paralysed during army training, Kanij Fatema becomes major
Captain Kanij Fatema, who was paralysed in an accident during her army training at Bangladesh Military Academy on September 18, 2012, has been promoted to the rank of Major.
Bangladesh-India navy exercise begins at Mongla
The third edition of the bilateral exercise “Bongosagar” involving the navies of Bangladesh and India commenced at Mongla port on Tuesday (May 24, 2022).
Bangladesh, India army chiefs hold video conference to enhance bilateral defence
India’s new Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande today (May 11, 2022) spoke to his Bangladeshi counterpart Gen S M Shafiuddin Ahmed through video interaction with a focus on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.
Keen on taking more Bangladeshi peacekeepers: UN officials tell Army Chief
Bangladesh Army Chief, General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, held bilateral meetings with several senior officials of the UN Headquarters on various issues of mutual interest, including peacekeeping operations.
Army chief on official visit to US
Army chief Gen SM Shafiuddin Ahmed yesterday left for the US on an official visit at the invitation of the US Army.
US offers equipment, training for Bangladesh’s armed forces
USA wants to assist Bangladesh in modernisation and institutional development of the latter’s armed forces by providing defence equipment and training.
Russel wanted to be an army officer: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked Bangladesh Armed Forces personnel to always be ready to protect the country’s independence and sovereignty.
PM asks air force to boost skills to achieve national goals
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the members of Bangladesh Air Force to maintain professional skills, discipline and patriotism to accomplish national goals.
