Armed Forces

Armed Forces

Army vets for reviewing constitutional restrictions on top court appeals

A platform of retired army forces officers proposed to review a relevant article allowing military officers to have recourse to higher appeals courts in Bangladesh

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Chiefs of three services call on president

Chiefs of the three services this evening paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day

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Magistracy power for army officers for another 60 days

The government has extended the magistracy power given to commissioned officers of the armed forces with the rank of captain, its equivalent, or above by 60 days.

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Army chief returns home after visiting US, Canada

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned home today after an 11-day official visit to the US and Canada, an Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) press release said last evening

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Visa facilitation, defence ties stressed in army chief's meetings with Canadian side

Bangladesh and Canada have discussed ways to explore new horizons for enhancing the bilateral relationship in multifarious aspects

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Navy, air force officers also get magistracy power

Officers of the navy and the air force have also been given magistracy powers, two weeks after it was granted exclusively to army officers with immediate effect for 60 days.

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Army chief pays homage to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed today paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by laying floral wreaths at the mausoleum of the great leader in Tungipara, Gopalganj

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Hasan Mahmood Khan appointed air force chief

He will take over as the new BAF chief on June 11 for three years

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Develop sense of responsibility to country, PM tells new BAF officers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the newly-commissioned officers of Bangladesh Air Force to develop a sense of responsibility towards the country and its people to gain public trust and confidence.

2y ago

Armed Forces Day: Chiefs of 3 services call on president

Chiefs of the three services this evening paid a courtesy call on President M Abdul Hamid at the Bangabhaban on the occasion of Armed Forces Day.

2y ago

Armed Forces Day: President pays tributes to martyrs

President Abdul Hamid today paid tribute to the martyred members of the armed forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Day-2022..He placed a wreath at the altar of Shikha Anirban (flame eternal) at Dhaka Cantonment this morning..Hamid, also the supreme commander of the armed forces, st

2y ago

Armed Forces Day: PM pays tribute at Shikha Anirban

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid tribute to the martyred members of Bangladesh Armed Forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Day-2022..The prime minister paid homage by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (flame eternal) in Dhaka Cantonment this morning..After laying the wre

2y ago

Bangladesh, US navy conduct joint military exercises

The US Naval Special Warfare has partnered with Bangladesh Navy to enhance stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, and training for contingencies.

2y ago

Myanmar Army delegation pays courtesy call on Bangladesh Army chief

A three-member delegation of Myanmar army met Bangladesh Army in Dhaka, in a new turn of development, when the two sides discussed working on regional peace and security and quick repatriation of the Rohingyas.

2y ago

“Relationship between BGB and BSF stronger than ever before”

A volleyball competition was held today between India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members on occasion of the 75th Independence Day of India.

2y ago

“We have an account of each bullet fired from Myanmar side”: BGB DG

Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Shakil Ahmed has said the BGB has an account of each and every bullet fired from across the Myanmar border.

2y ago

Air force chief leaves for US

Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, chief of air staff of Bangladesh Air Force, left Dhaka for the US Tuesday at the invitation of General Charles Q Brown, Jr, chief of staff of US Air Force.

2y ago

Mujib Scholarship for offspring of Indian Army personnel killed or injured in 1971 war

Bangladesh will offer 200 scholarships for descendants of Indian Army personnel who lost their lives or suffered significant injuries during the Liberation War in December 1971.

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