Armed Forces

Armed Forces

UN rights official raises concerns over allegations involving army personnel

Grażyna Baranowska, vice chairperson of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID), paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman at the army headquarters

1d ago

Bangladesh Army denounces false report on ‘Military Operations Zone’

In an official statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the Bangladesh Army dismissed the report titled, "Bangladesh to declare Cox's Bazar to Bandarban area as a military operations zone", as completely false, baseless, and motivated

2w ago

Names of the individuals who took shelter in cantonments after Aug 5

ISPR releases names of 626 the army sheltered post August 5; urges all to avoid misleading narratives over settled issue

3w ago

Aug 5 aftermath: ISPR releases list of 626 the army sheltered

The army provided temporary shelter to 626 individuals who sought protection amid the poor law and order situation following the July uprising, said an ISPR statement last night.

3w ago

Ex-soldier among 3 held for 'plotting subversive activities': ISPR

A dismissed soldier and two of his associates were arrested today for allegedly plotting subversive activities and attempting to incite chaos, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press statement

1m ago

Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia for strengthening bilateral military ties

First Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Cooperation held

1m ago

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

2m ago

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.

2m 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

2y 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.

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