Bangladesh Army

More reshuffle in Bangladesh Army high command

Lt Gen Shaheenul Haque named Quartermaster General
26 February 2026, 20:53 PM

Army’s role during the polls and interim period merits a nod

Now that the dust has settled and we have begun another hopeful journey under a new government, we can look back at the interim government’s 18-month tenure and say with confidence that the defence forces,
23 February 2026, 00:30 AM

Top-level changes in army: Lt Gen Mainur made chief of general staff

Brig Gen Mohammad Kaisar named the new DG of DGFI
22 February 2026, 22:20 PM

62.4% of 3,619 weapons looted during July Uprising recovered: Gen Waker

237,100 rounds of looted ammunition recovered so far, army chief says
21 January 2026, 19:35 PM

Shamsunnahar continues goal glut in women's league

Shamsunnahar Jr continued her impressive run in the Bangladesh Women’s Football League, once again playing a decisive role for Farashganj.
17 January 2026, 19:25 PM

Bangladesh Army x Pritom Hasan: Artiste opens up on unique collab

When Pritom Hasan recently shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of himself singing amid army personnel, fans immediately sensed that something special was on the way. The image hinted at a unique and exciting collaboration between the popular singer and the Bangladesh Army. Anticipation grew further yesterday when the first official look was unveiled — a photograph of an army uniform accompanied by the caption, “15.01.26.”
13 January 2026, 14:37 PM

Army entity gets telecom infrastructure licence

Officials say the army often needs reliable connectivity in hard-to-reach areas where private operators are unwilling to invest
14 December 2025, 18:45 PM

Army to extend full support to govt, EC during election: General Waker

Army stands beside people during natural disasters with sincerity, he says
23 November 2025, 12:03 PM

People want a fair election, so does the Bangladesh Army: Lt Gen Md Mainur

Election will allow the army to go back to barracks, he hopes
5 November 2025, 12:22 PM

Army received govt directive to withdraw 50% of troops: Brig Gen Monzur

Soldiers to undergo rest and election training before phased redeployment
5 November 2025, 10:16 AM
5 November 2025, 10:10 AM

13 soldiers injured as army truck crashes in Bogura

Three of them critically injured, one airlifted to Dhaka Cantonment
30 October 2025, 14:17 PM

Army chief urges artillery, air defence units to boost modern readiness

General Waker-uz-Zaman calls for advanced training to meet 21st-century challenges
30 October 2025, 10:07 AM

Army cooperation with ICT trials vital

There must be effective legal deterrents to prevent politicians from misusing security agencies for partisan purposes.
12 October 2025, 14:00 PM

Sometimes army gets called in too late

The army yesterday said delays in its response are often unavoidable, as troops are called in only when police and other agencies struggle to contain law-and-order situations, by which time crucial minutes may already have been lost.
8 September 2025, 18:12 PM

Gopalganj violence: ‘Army acted to save lives, not in support of any party’

Army troops intervened in the Gopalganj incident solely to protect lives that were under threat, and not in support of any political party, the Army Headquarters said yesterday.
31 July 2025, 18:09 PM

Assisting in polls: Army to carry out duties as per govt instructions

The Bangladesh Army said it has not yet received any official instructions from the government to assist in the upcoming election duties.
19 June 2025, 18:08 PM

The case for a prompt election in Bangladesh

There is an urgent need for an announcement on a deadline for the election.
1 June 2025, 05:00 AM

Army won’t manage Eid waste: ISPR

The Bangladesh Army has no plans to engage in waste management of sacrificial animals or dengue mosquito control during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press statement yesterday.
27 May 2025, 18:33 PM

Army, govt working together, not at odds

Bangladesh Army and the government are working hand in hand to safeguard the country’s interests and sovereignty, and there is no confrontation or discord between them.
26 May 2025, 18:04 PM