Bangladesh Army

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

Army given a tough task

The army has been entrusted with a tough task to create an atmosphere for holding a free, fair and inclusive election, said Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday.
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Army starts polls duty

Army personnel start election duties today to help ensure a peaceful atmosphere and maintain law and order across the country for the December 30 polls.
23 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Susane Giti becomes first female major general

The Bangladesh Army yesterday got its first female major general, Dr Susane Giti.
30 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Lt Gen Aziz made new Army chief

Lt General Aziz Ahmed, quarter master general of the Bangladesh Army, has been appointed as the new chief of the force for the next three years.
18 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Aziz Ahmed made new Army Chief

Lieutenant General Aziz Ahmed has been named the new chief of Bangladesh Army.
18 June 2018, 08:48 AM

2 Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Africa killed in road crash

Two soldiers of Bangladesh Army working in the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic are killed in a road crash.
27 May 2018, 11:22 AM

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

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks the members of Bangladesh Army to keep a "constant vigil" to face any internal and external threats for safeguarding the country's constitution and sovereignty.
13 May 2018, 06:21 AM

Global Prowess Index: Bangladesh military ranked 57th

Bangladesh's military has been ranked 57th on the Global Firepower list-2017 among 133 countries on the basis of its
6 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Always stay ready to face external, internal threats: PM to Army

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs the officers and soldiers of Bangladesh Army to stay ready always to unitedly face any external and internal threat to the country's constitution and sovereignty.
22 February 2018, 10:14 AM

Bangladesh 3rd in providing UN peacekeeping troops in Asia

Bangladesh is the third largest contributor of army personnel in UN peacekeeping missions, whereas, India ranks first followed by Pakistan in Asia. A total of 6,772 Bangladeshis have served in 58 peacekeeping missions across 40 countries since 1988.
9 December 2017, 09:36 AM

Army joins aid operation for Rohingyas

To bring discipline in aid operation for Rohingyas those took shelter recently fleeing the atrocities in Myanmar, members of Bangladesh Army has joined the activities, setting up control room at Ukhiya Degree College.
23 September 2017, 13:51 PM

Army to help dist admin in relief efforts

Bangladesh Army will start working in coordination with the district administration on the relief efforts and rehabilitation of Rohingya
22 September 2017, 18:00 PM