Para Commando: Bangladesh Army’s Airborne Special Forces
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe term Para Commando refers to the elite airborne commando soldiers of the Bangladesh Army who undergo a grueling seven-month Airborne Commando Course to earn the prestigious Para Commando Brevet. These soldiers form Bangladesh’s foremost special operations force, trained and organised to execute deep-penetration raids, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and Continue Reading
Pakistan Navy Chief Visits Bangladesh, Meets Army and Navy Chiefs
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe visit of Chief of Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy, Admiral Naveed Ashraf to Bangladesh underscores the growing spirit of cooperation and mutual trust between the armed forces of the two nations. During his official visit, Admiral Ashraf held separate courtesy calls with Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army, General Waker-uz-Zaman, Continue Reading
PNS Saif’s Goodwill Visit Marks Renewed Pakistan–Bangladesh Naval Engagement
Reading Time: 4 minutesA Historic Port Call In a development that signals a significant milestone in South Asian naval diplomacy, the Pakistan Navy frigate PNS Saif (FFG-253) arrived at Chattogram Port on 8 November 2025 for a four-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh. The frigate, commanded by Captain Shujaat Abbas Raja, was ceremonially received Continue Reading
BGB Reaffirms Border Security After Arakan Army Provocation in Palongkhali
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has released a firm rejoinder refuting recent propaganda and misinformation circulated by the Arakan Army (AA) and its political wing, the United League of Arakan (ULA). The statement comes amid renewed tension along sections of the Bangladesh–Myanmar border, particularly in the Palongkhali area under Ukhiya, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Hoists National Flag at New Record Height in Banglabandha
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh has officially inaugurated its tallest national flagstand at Banglabandha, the country’s only quadrilateral land port, now flying the national flag at a record height of 117 feet, surpassing the 100-foot pole across the border in India. The towering flagstand, equipped with an automated hoisting system, was unveiled on Tuesday Continue Reading