Indian Army Intelligence Visit to Dhaka Raises Concerns Amid Strained Bilateral Ties
Reading Time: 2 minutesA four-member team from the Indian Army’s Military Intelligence (MI) unit, led by Major General Kundan Kumar Singh, will arrive in Dhaka for a two-day visit from 14 to 16 October — a development that has stirred unease and suspicion within Bangladesh’s defence and diplomatic circles amid deteriorating relations with Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Reform DGFI, Strengthen Focus on External Threats
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Government of Bangladesh has confirmed plans to reform the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), placing greater emphasis on external threats and transborder security issues, particularly along the borders with India and Myanmar. According to senior government officials, the restructuring will not involve dismantling the DGFI. Instead, it aims Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Takes 15 Officers into Custody Following Arrest Warrants Over Alleged Crimes Against Humanity
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has confirmed that 15 of its officers have been taken into custody after arrest warrants were issued against 30 individuals accused of involvement in enforced disappearances and crimes against humanity. The announcement was made during a media briefing held at the Officers’ Mess in Dhaka Cantonment on Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force ORBAT
Reading Time: 2 minutesHeadquarters & Command BAF Base Paharkanchanpur Coordinates: 24°15’19″N, 090°09’14″EElevation: 75 ftType: HeliportPermanent Units: NoneRemarks: No permanently based aircraft. Bogra (VGBG) Coordinates: 24°51’60″N, 089°18’59″EElevation: 68 ftRunway: 12/30 Unit(s): Chittagong / M.A. Hannan Intl (VGEG) — BAF Base Zahurul Haque Coordinates: 22°14’59″N, 091°48’48″EElevation: 12 ftRunway: 05/23 Squadrons: Squadron Aircraft Squadron Name Notes Continue Reading
Army to Comply with ICT Warrants Against Officers
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has confirmed that it will not obstruct the International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) directive to arrest 23 serving and retired officers accused of involvement in enforced disappearances, secret detentions and torture during Sheikh Hasina’s long rule. The decision follows an intense internal discussion among senior commanders on April Continue Reading