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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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.

2y ago

“Stop allowing Myanmar nationals to enter Bangladesh”

Bangladesh today requested India to stop illegal entry of Myanmar nationals into Bangladesh from India.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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).

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago
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