Bangladesh Infantry Regiment

Reading Time: 2 minutes Motto: Powerful, Fast, SuperiorRegimental Centre: Rajshahi CantonmentFormation: 21 April 2001Role: Line InfantryParent Formation: Bangladesh ArmyType: Infantry RegimentNickname: Regiment of the MillenniumRegimental Colour: Green (BCC-27) Overview The Bangladesh Infantry Regiment (BIR) was established on 21 April 2001 as the second infantry regiment of the Bangladesh Army, following the much older East Bengal Regiment. The regiment was initially created by re-designating several battalions previously belonging to the East Bengal Regiment before recruiting and training its own men. Because it was the first new infantry regiment raised by the Bangladesh Army in the 21st century, the BIR is also known by the nickname “Regiment of the Millennium”. Headquartered at the Bangladesh Infantry Regimental Centre, Rajshahi Cantonment, the BIR currently comprises 46 battalions. Since formation the BIR has expanded rapidly and comprises multiple battalions with a range of specialisations (including mechanised, heavy infantry support and Special Forces battalions). The regimental