Bangladesh Army
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
Romel’s death: Protesters demand trial
Leaders and activists of left-leaning political parties demand immediate trial and punishment of those responsible for the death of Romel Chakma, an indigenous college student who was picked up by the army on April 5.
29 April 2017, 15:46 PM
Romel Chakma’s death: UPDF blocks roads in Rangamati
United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) enforces a roadblock in protest against the death of an indigenous youth, Romel Chakma. Rights bodies Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) and Manusher Jonno Foundation express deep concerned over the death.
23 April 2017, 05:29 AM
BJMC, Army, Ansar share the glory
Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Ansar shared the honours on the second day of the 38th National Cycling Championship after winning two gold medals each at Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
30 March 2017, 18:00 PM
On the run army officer arrested after 1 yr
An officer of the Bangladesh Army, who was on the run for over a year, has been arrested with the help of Indian authorities, the military says.
9 July 2016, 13:52 PM
Stay ready to protect constitution, sovereignty, PM to army
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the members of Bangladesh Army to always stay alert to face any kind of internal and external threat, and thus safeguard the country’s sacred constitution and sovereignty.
10 March 2016, 08:55 AM
First female officer leads contingent
As the first ever female contingent commander of Bangladesh Army to a United Nations peacekeeping mission, Col Dr Nazma Begum along with her contingent members flew to Ivory Coast from Dhaka Saturday night.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM
First woman contingent commander flies to UN mission
Bangladesh’s first ever female commander, Col Dr Nazma Begum of Bangladesh Army, departs for a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast.
28 February 2016, 13:15 PM
PM expects highest show of patriotism from army
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she expects the highest example of patriotism from Bangladesh Army as this organisation is born through the Liberation War.
30 January 2016, 09:15 AM