Bangladesh Army
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
Navy, air chiefs adorned with upgraded rank badges
The government upgrades the status of naval and air force chiefs from vice-admiral and air marshal to admiral and air chief marshal respectively in order to make the rank parallel to army chief.
17 January 2016, 15:33 PM
Resist evil forces, PM to army men
Asking members of the Bangladesh Army to gain more trust of people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hopes that they will always remain ready to resist evil forces to protect the country's independence and sovereignty.
14 January 2016, 11:37 AM
61-yr-old ‘air bomb’ found at Cox’s Bazar airport
A 61-year-old “air bomb” weighing around 227 kg is discovered at the terminal of Cox’s Bazar airport.
17 November 2015, 07:25 AM
Conspirators won’t be allowed to make country a terrorist state: PM
Renewing her allegation that Khaleda Zia wants to tarnish Bangladesh’s image by killing foreigners, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says people will not allow conspirators to make the country a terrorist state.
12 November 2015, 12:33 PM
Military police attacked at Dhaka checkpost
An unknown assailant stabs a member of military police at Kochukhet checkpost in Dhaka.
Confirming the incident, Syed Qaiyum Zaman Khan, deputy commissioner of Mirpur zone of police, told The Daily Star that a man has been arrested in this connection.
10 November 2015, 05:54 AM
2 soldiers killed in Cox’s Bazar road crash
Two members of Bangladesh Army are killed and two others injured in a road accident in Chakaria upazila in Cox’s Bazar this evening.
4 October 2015, 15:32 PM
Flood tightens grip on several districts of Bangladesh
Five more people, including three women and a kid, were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Cox's Bazar town early yesterday, barely a month after five died in landslides in the district.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM
5 killed in Cox’s Bazar landslide
Woman and her 6-year-old daughter killed in Cox's Bazar landslide triggered by rain, 3 more missing as members of Bangladesh Army continue rescue operation.
27 July 2015, 04:24 AM
Choose most qualified, honest officials for promotion in army: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks the senior officials of Bangladesh Army to select for promotion the most qualified, capable, efficient and patriotic officers who have the belief in the Liberation War spirit rising above personal liking and disliking.
26 July 2015, 12:03 PM
2 Myanmar Army men rescued in Bandarban: BGB
Bangladesh army and border guards rescue two members of Myanmar Army on Bandarban border.
15 July 2015, 09:29 AM
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.
25 June 2015, 05:43 AM
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.
10 June 2015, 10:39 AM