Bangladesh Army

A tangled web: 11 law enforcement units in charge of Padma Bridge

A day after Padma Bridge was opened, two young men died in a motorcycle accident on the bridge on Sunday (June 26, 2022).
28 June 2022, 10:12 AM

Flood relief operations intensified in remote areas, army says

Bangladesh army has intensified its relief operations for the flood-affected people in Sunamganj through its nine base camps.
22 June 2022, 05:18 AM

Army deployed to manage heavy flooding in Sylhet, Sunamganj

Members of Bangladesh Army have been deployed to manage the heavy flooding and its aftermath in Sylhet and Sunamganj.
17 June 2022, 04:38 AM

4 containers with chemicals identified at Ctg depot

There are four containers that still contain inflammable chemicals inside the BM Container Depot in Chattogram’s Sitakunda, the army said today.
6 June 2022, 08:50 AM

Chemical-mixed water from Ctg depot spreading out

Following the fire and explosions in BM Container Depot at Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila, chemical-mixed water has been spreading in the vicinity.
6 June 2022, 07:49 AM

Lt General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed named new army chief

Lieutenant General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, quarter master general of the Bangladesh Army, has been named as the new chief of the force for the next three years.
10 June 2021, 11:48 AM

Army chief takes Covid-19 vaccine at Dhaka CMH

Bangladesh Army chief General Aziz Ahmed received Covid-19 vaccine at Dhaka Combined Military Hospital (CMH) today, according to a press release from ISPR.
14 February 2021, 09:53 AM

Army to strengthen patrol in red zones: ISPR

Bangladesh Army will intensify patrol in the ‘red zone’ areas.
16 June 2020, 10:07 AM

Army starts patrolling in Narayanganj

Bangladesh Army has started patrolling in Narayanganj to support the district administration to ensure social distancing and implementation of other precautionary measures to curb coronavirus transmission.
24 March 2020, 10:34 AM

PM observes army’s winter exercise at Swarna Dwip

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today observed Bangladesh Army's winter exercise, "Operation Bijoy Gourab", at an island in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali.
23 January 2020, 13:19 PM

Govt works underway to build well-equipped army: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government has been working to transform Bangladesh Army into a time-befitting, technologically well-equipped and modern force.
29 December 2019, 09:10 AM

Prioritise public interest, their welfare: President to Army

President Abdul Hamid urges the members of Bangladesh Army to work for the welfare of common people apart from ensuring the country's security and sovereignty.
3 December 2019, 09:39 AM

US wants 2 defence deals with Bangladesh

The US wants to sign two defence agreements with Bangladesh as the latter is seeking to buy advanced equipment from the US as part of its goal to modernise the military by 2030.
17 October 2019, 21:20 PM

Armed forces ready to help if flood situation worsens: Army chief

Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed says the armed forces are ready to help if the flood situation worsens.
17 July 2019, 08:14 AM

PM asks army to stand by people always

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the army to stand always beside the people by bestowing its leadership upon the competent and patriotic officers.
16 June 2019, 11:03 AM

Stay alert to any threats

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the Bangladesh Army to remain always ready to unitedly face any internal and external threats for protecting the constitution and the sovereignty of the country.
3 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Stay alert to face internal, external threats: PM to army

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs members of Bangladesh Army to keep a constant vigil to face any “internal and external threats” for safeguarding the country’s constitution and sovereignty.
3 March 2019, 07:54 AM

Cast ballots without fear

Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed yesterday told voters to go to the polling centres and cast their votes without fear as the army would be around.
29 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Army ready to extend overall assistance: ISPR

The members of Bangladesh Army are maintaining communication with law enforcement agencies and remain ready to extend overall assistance, if necessary, says a press release of Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR).
27 December 2018, 17:04 PM

Army warns against fake web pages in its name

The Bangladesh Army yesterday issued a warning against some web pages using its name, and urged people to be cautious about any
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM