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Armed Forces

Army arrests 390 people in one week

The Bangladesh Army has arrested 390 individuals during a series of nationwide joint operations conducted from April 10 to 17, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order across the country

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Army chief back home after Russia, Croatia tour

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman returned home yesterday after holding wide-ranging discussions on defence cooperation, training exchange, regional security, and joint military initiatives during his official visits to Russia and Croatia.

2w ago

Army chief pays tribute to fallen Russian soldiers

Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman paid tribute to the fallen Russian soldiers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden, Moscow, during an official visit to Russia

3w ago

Unite for a prosperous Bangladesh

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday expressed confidence that a nation united by patriotism, nationalism, integrity, humanitarianism, and discipline will lead Bangladesh to the peak of prosperity, ultimately becoming a happy and prosperous country.

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We will always stand by you

Addressing the students injured during the July uprising, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday assured them that the army would always be by their side and advised them never to lose morale.

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249 held in weeklong crackdown: ISPR

The operations were conducted between March 13 and March 19

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Aircraft makes emergency landing at Jashore Airport

The incident took place around 12:55pm

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Army has full confidence in its chief: ISPR

“Any allegations of disunity or disloyalty within the ranks is entirely fabricated and malicious,” it said a rejoinder, in response to false reports on Bangladesh Army by certain media outlets from India

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Vice Admiral M Nazmul Hassan takes over as navy chief

Vice Admiral M Nazmul Hassan has been appointed as the new chief of naval staff

1y ago

Nazmul Hassan made new Navy chief

The government appointed Rear Admiral M Nazmul Hassan as chief of Bangladesh Navy today

1y ago

Air chief off to China

Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan left Dhaka today for an official visit in China along with his spouse and four-person entourage on the invitation of China People's Liberation Army Air Force (CPLAAF)

1y ago

Army chief leaves for Thailand to join OCA meeting

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed today left for Bangkok, Thailand to join the 42nd general meeting of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) scheduled to be held on July 8

1y ago

PM for strengthening Bangladesh-India military cooperation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for boosting cooperation between the military forces of the friendly countries of Bangladesh and India

1y ago

Army chiefs discuss strategic partnership between Bangladesh, India

The Army chiefs of Bangladesh and India today discussed various issues pertaining to enhancing and strengthening interoperability, training, anti-terrorism collaboration and overall bilateral cooperation as part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations

2y ago

Indian defence chief holds courtesy phone call with Bangladeshi Army chief

Indian chief of Defence Staff held a courtesy conversation with the Bangladesh Army chief over the phone on Thursday night.

2y ago

Remain prepared to deal with natural disasters: PM to Navy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked Bangladesh Navy to stay prepared for dealing with natural disasters as well as protecting the country’s sovereignty.

2y ago

We want peace, not war: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has been taking Bangladesh forward, maintaining friendly relations with all.

2y ago

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.

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