Armed Forces

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

2w 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.

3w 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.

1m ago

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.

1m ago

249 held in weeklong crackdown: ISPR

The operations were conducted between March 13 and March 19

1m ago

Aircraft makes emergency landing at Jashore Airport

The incident took place around 12:55pm

1m ago

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

1m 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.

3y 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.

3y 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.

3y 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.

3y 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.

3y ago
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