Bangladesh Army

Army arrested 7,822 since deployment under interim govt

The Bangladesh Army has arrested 7,822 individuals across the country since its deployment under the interim government, as part of an ongoing effort to assist law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order.

Yunus lauds Bangladesh Army’s role in protecting sovereignty

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, has commended the Bangladesh Army for its professionalism and dedication, expressing confidence that it will continue to safeguard national security and sovereignty

General Waker lauds army’s dedication, commitment

He expresses his appreciation for their relentless efforts in maintaining law and order and commended their continued commitment during the holy month of Ramadan

Unease at NCP over Hasnat, Sarjis’s posts

A sense of unease prevails within the National Citizen Party (NCP) over the differing statements coming from its leaders regarding a meeting with the army chief on March 11.

Hasnat’s claim ‘laughable’, says army: Netra News report

The army has dismissed Hasnat's explosive statement about its chief's suggestion of rehabilitating a refined Awami League

Hasnat posts on Facebook about ‘refined Awami League’ proposal

Meanwhile, protests take place at DU overnight to ban Awami League

Türk interview: Army says it wasn’t directly contacted by UN

The Bangladesh Army has responded to recent remarks made by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, clarifying that it was not directly contacted regarding the concerns he raised in an interview with he BBC’s HARDtalk.

July uprising: Volker Turk told army that engaging would lead to ban from UN peacekeeping

The UN human rights chief made the revelation in a BBC HARDtalk interview on Wednesday

Joint forces to patrol the crime-prone city areas

The government yesterday decided to deploy a joint security patrol of police, army, navy, and BGB in areas of the capital where the law and order situation has deteriorated.

June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015

Gen Belal takes over as army chief

Newly appointed Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq takes over charge of the force.

June 10, 2015
June 10, 2015

Gen Belal new army chief

Lt Gen Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq has been made the new chief of Bangladesh Army. He will replace Gen Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan.

June 6, 2015
June 6, 2015

Indian PM Modi arrives in first Bangladesh visit

PM Hasina welcomes Narendra Modi at Dhaka airport as he arrives in his maiden trip to Bangladesh expected to strengthen ties between the two neighbouring countries.

May 22, 2015
May 22, 2015

Army major dies in Munshiganj road crash

An army major was killed and a lieutenant of Bangladesh Navy and another were injured as their car hit a roadside tree in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj today.

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